Gilliland Plant Control Equipment Technician 2nd Shift

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Milliken Gilliland Plant

 

Job Title:  Control Equipment Technician (CET)

 

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Gilliland Plant in Laurens, SC. The Control Equipment Technician (CET) reports to the Engineering Services Manager.  The CET is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the electrical systems of the production and facility equipment according to safety and predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s goals and objectives. This is a 2nd  shift position but may, on occasion, require flexibility outside of the normal work schedule.   

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment
• Reinstall guards and safety equipment correctly after completion of any work
• Ensure  D.C. / A.C. motors, breakers and other equipment switches are in good working order
• Read electrical drawings and ensure electrical components of machinery are operating properly
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order

• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrate a high level of safety cons