Job Description Summary

The Role
The Plant Controls Technician installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components and industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.



Job Description




Key Accountabilities



• Basic knowledge of PLC systems and ladder logic programming.
• Good troubleshooting skills of lower voltage systems and instrumentation.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers.


• Basic knowledge of both AC and DC power systems and devices.


• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors, programmable controls, and working with high and low voltages.
• May be required to work any or all days of the week or overtime in accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write English, understanding prints, sketches, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and operating instructions.
• Communicate verbally with supervisory personnel as authorized.
• Train and direct other employees.
• Be willing to work in other areas of plant assigned when required.



Job Qualifications




Skills & Experience



• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• Must have a basic knowledge of electricity, general maintenance skills and ability through supervision in plant training, self-study, or approved formal training programs in the following areas: basic electricity, electronic controls, and general plant maintenance.
• Must have basic mechanical skills and mechanical aptitude
• Must be detail-orientated and have proven troubleshooting skills and abilities
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English including reading, writing, using prints, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to work any shifts (day, swing, and graveyard, and/or rotating) and any day of the week, including weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required by the production and maintenance schedules.


• Ability to work in a safe manner and apply safety policies and procedures to work tasks.
• Be able to perform tasks safely at while using various tools and while working on a variety of equipment.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment and function effectively in a team.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.