Controls Technician - 2nd Shift
The Company:
SLPT Automotive is a global leader in powertrain system solutions, specializing in advanced mechanical and electronic technologies. With a strong emphasis on speed, responsiveness, flexibility, and entrepreneurial awareness, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch products to our customers. Our world-class engineering and production facilities allow us to provide innovative solutions that exceed industry standards. SLPT Automotive's commitment to excellence drives us to create products that enhance the automotive industry.
Purpose:
Controls Technician for 2nd shift operation
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems, hydraulic systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and production equipment.
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical/hydraulic equipment such as assembly cells, conveyor systems, robots, test stands and various other production machines and equipment
PLC and robot programming/troubleshooting
Diagnose issues via HMI or PLC (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and 5000) or robot controller
Works with engineering team and other maintenance team members, such as Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician and Maintenance Tool Maker, to diagnose malfunctioning machinery and discusses possible solutions to resolve problems.
Works with other maintenance team members including Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians to make repairs to malfunctioning machinery.
Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares facility, installs new equipment and removes obsolete equipment.
Plans and installs control panel wiring for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, vision systems, pneumatic/hydraulic controls, VFD and programmable controllers.
Utilizes PLC program (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and 5000) and HMI to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with production equipment, assembly lines and other equipment.
Makes backups of programs, parameters and machine data as needed.
Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, proximity sensors, and other similar devices.
Locates replacement parts necessary to repair equipment including MRO crib, or maintenance warehouse.
Adjusts functional parts of production equipment to achieve functionality and peak performance.
Starts production equipment to test performance.
Utilizes a variety of common hand tools and power tools such as drill, saw, grinder, pipe bender, threader and other applicable tools.
Demonstrates knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
Initiates purchase requisition for parts and machines.
Duties include assisting mechanics when needed and performing mechanical duties within the individual’s ability, not limited to electrical duties and PLC diagnosis.
Performs Preventative Maintenance on time to provided schedule
Other facility maintenance duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced technical training in PLC (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and 5000), Robotics, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, assembly drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Successful Evaluation from current position
Specific for Position
PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley RS Logix 500 and 5000)
Robot programming
Logical Career Progression:
• Lead Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Supervisor
