Controls Technician- Erie
Job Description:
Designing, developing, installation and upgrade machine controls for assigned manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serving as an automation technical resource for continuous improvement and capital projects efforts working with the Electrical Controls Engineer
- Completing improvement projects that help meet site goals
- Providing PLC and drive support for plant equipment
- Supporting the electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD
- Documenting electrical modifications made to equipment (i.e. updating schematics, drawings, work instructions, etc.)
- Work with Engineers to read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
- Troubleshooting issues with existing installed systems
- Supporting and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance and process excellence
- Remaining familiar with new equipment and assisting in training other technicians
- Ensuring compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establishing, supporting and maintaining a “safety first” culture
- Accountable for employee safety through active engagement in safety activities
- Completing incident investigations, root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
- Staying informed of process changes which may affect the normal operation of the equipment
- Provide guidance to all plant certified electrical workers in regards to PLC/Automation
- Assist other employees as needed. Foster a team environment.
- Utilize root cause analysis to address process and quality issues
- Other duties as assigned.
- Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any electrical issues
- Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
- Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Address safety issues upon discovery and/or notification.
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a