Controls Technician - Induction Melt Operations

Controls Technician - Induction Melt Operations

Perform periodic electronics maintenance activities. This position will be highly involved in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming and the installation of a variety of electronic equipment.

Description:
Perform periodic electronics maintenance activities. This position will be highly involved in troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming and the installation of a variety of electronic equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform a variety of electronic activities in association with the Controls Department.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC’s and related devices to include Operator interfaces.
• Diagnose electronic malfunctions.
• Repair, maintain & troubleshoot, for example, high voltage systems, VFD motor controllers, SCADA systems, analog and digital circuitry, various electronic controls, and HVAC controllers.
• Maintain Ethernet communication components, Wonderware software, and other computer related equipment.
• Analyze and prioritize daily requests so as to insure effective completion of projects.
• Act as a liaison with various equipment manufacturers or other outside sources to resolve operational problems.
• Implement maintenance work programs so as to reduce equipment failures and non-productive downtime.
• Resolve issues involving the electronic networking of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment history files, downtime records, preventive maintenance time schedules.
• Maintain and adhere to ISO standards, including but not limited to the Quality Policy Statement as well as the Quality Control Procedures Manual.

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience as a Controls Technician in an Induction Furnace environment
• Must be able and willing to remain fully competent with the changes in the Electronic Controls field.
• Must be knowledgeable of AC-DC power supplies, Millivolt source, multimeters, ammeters and meggers.
• Must be experienced with Ethernet communication components as well as SCADA systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and assess the condition of equipment for mechanical and/or electrical repair and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work off-shift, on occasion, as well as day shift.

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000

ME Global Inc. dba ME Elecmetal is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.