Maintenance Technician - Automation

Athol, MA
764 South Athol Road
Athol, MA 01331, USA

Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing not only extruded plastic (commodity to high-performance) tubes and profiles through an expansive twelve-site footprint but also specializes in the injection molding of high-performance polymer parts. In addition, Pexco offers a wide range of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub-assembly, fabrication and supply chain management.

Moreover, Pexco has developed deep expertise in processing PTFE rod, tube, sheet, tape, and pipe, as well as in rubber extrusion serving the RV and other industries.

Pexco’s innovative products are utilized in fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, commercial lighting and applications across aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, mobility, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers, including OEMs and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets.

Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering attractive new verticals over time to gain an increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market.

Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver compelling customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement and ease of doing business (internal and external), remain a consistent operating theme for Pexco.

$35-50 Hourly

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and in conjunction with the Engineering Department, the Automation Technician works to develop process automation using a variety of software tools. The Automation Technician also maintains and troubleshoots automation in the plant.

• Works with Maintenance Manager to develop Programmable Logic Controller and Human Interface programming for production line automation.
• Program PLCs (programmable logic controllers) for a variety of different applications using Rs Logix
  500, Rs Logix
  5000 and Directsoft 32.
• Design HMI using RsView Machine Edition, Rs View
  32, Winbuild 5000 and Panel builder
  32.
• Install and program Variable Speed drives and Servo drives.
• Set up and maintain Device Net Network.
• Program motion controllers.
• Design and lay out electrical panels.
• Support Cognex Vision Systems for production quality assurance.
• Update and maintain electronics on existing equipment.
• Strictly adhere to the Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
• Assist line mechanics with die changes, electrical problems, and mechanical problems on the production lines.
• Build new equipment either electrical or mechanical.
• Consult with Engineering and the Maintenance Manager on new equipment designs.
• Start up and program new equipment after assembly.
• Interact with external contractors as needed.
• Perform repairs on plant electrical components as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

• May be responsible for overseeing temporary employees in the absence of Maintenance Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Associate’s degree in electronics or other technical training preferred.
• Minimum of five years previous PLC, HMI programming experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment preferred.
• Above average English skills, both verbal and written.
• Must read, program and diagnose Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley Panel View HMI controls and have thorough familiarity with software.
• Able to use a variety of computer software such as Winbuild, AutoCAD / Solidworks and Panel builder.
• Strong communication…