Job Overview

Molded Fiber Glass Company / North Carolina is a the leading company in our industry in the Morganton NC area. We are hiring an experienced Controls Technician to help us keep growing. If you're dedicated and ambitious, Molded Fiber Glass Company / North Carolina is an excellent place to grow your career. Don't hesitate to apply.

Automation Technician

This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The position will perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation.

Job Responsibilities

General diagnostic and programming of Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Yaskawa and PLC’s; Understand PLC operations.
Install and maintain electrical control systems.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary.
Collaborate with other departments to identify, define and solve problems.
Employee must perform safe and timely repairs to plant equipment in areas of electrical and instrument maintenance.
Maintains proper documentation, which includes computer printouts and system drawings.

Example duties could include, but are not limited to:

Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software
Responds to trouble calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours
Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical automation systems and equipment, drive systems, robotic systems, microprocessor-based (PLC) systems and electronic control systems and devices.
Responsible for troubleshooting the following: hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, control circuits, digital electronics, electrical, power supplies, computers, and power distribution as well as perform preventive maintenance on the various Production and Automated systems
Preventive and breakdown maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Education: Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology or Systems Controls Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Automation Engineering, or a combination of education and experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training.
Experience: 4+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience.
Computer Skills: Standard computer skills; must have strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques.
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all team members.
Special Skills: Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel; critical thinking and problem solving skills; with strong interpersonal skills.
Certification: Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus.
Supervisory: NA

Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Programmable Logic Controllers: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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