Controls Electrical Technician

Key responsibilities:

Communicate effectively with production department employees to understand their issues related to the manufacturing equipment.

Work with manager and electrical team in completing all work activities for preventive maintenance. Resolve complex issues with manufacturing equipment to include servo drives, Siemens, and Allen Bradley PLC’s, and read and understand electrical drawings.

Call ins after normal hours to assist shift maintenance resolve complex issues if assistance is needed.

Proficiently diagnose complex machine and process issues with the equipment, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls.

Understand complete set up of critical machine settings.

Analyze process issues and understand how to resolve by repairing or adjusting to factory OEM specifications.

Repair the issue in a timely manner with reasonable cost.

Properly charge parts to the correct work order and cost center.

Adhere to Swiss Krono policy and procedures regarding safe work permits, electrical work, and other procedures regarding personnel safety.

Communicate to Engineering Controls Manager and Electrical Team daily any unresolved plant issues, assignment delays or hinderances.

Observe the operation of all equipment for issues that might cause breakdown or loss of efficiency. Observe the operation of all equipment for issues that might cause breakdown or loss of efficiency and communicate to direct manager and Electrical Planner.

Professional Experience:

Minimum three years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance.

·Minimum one year experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix 5000PLC’s is preferred.

·Minimum three years’ experience with industrial electrical (Motors and Controls).

Education and specialized skills profile:

Minimum two-year technical degree, or High School or GED and meet the minimum requirements related to manufacturing controls.

Basic Computer skills to be able to use programs for work order and parts management.

Environment and Behavioral profile:

Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision.

Must be able to work in environments that include high temperatures and dusty conditions.

Linguistic Profile:

The MDF Department embraces the diversity of languages, but most, if not all, communication verbally and written is preferred in English to successfully complete the appropriate scope of work.

Mobility and Physical Requirement profile: Work location, Barnwell SC.

Travel required for training. While performing the job, the employee is regularly required to read, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers. The schedule is normally day shift Monday through Friday. Call ins are required as necessary. Schedules will change based on rebuild schedules. Key relationships (internal and external stakeholder) Internal: MDF, PT, FUB, KT, Shipping, Administrative External: Contractors, Vendors, Consultants