Automation Technician

Overview

We are seeking an Automation Technician at our Portageville, MO facility.

We are seeking a strong individual with the right virtue and talent to join our team. The purpose of this job is to provide electrical control support for the plant to support our automotive manufacturing operations.

• Maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety principles, and maintain accepted housekeeping standards.
• Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical / electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Trouble-shoots PLC’s and relay logic controls
• Terminates wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools
• Installs conduit, pulling wire and cable
• Assists electricians and electronic technicians with various tasks
• Adheres to all safety requirements including lockout / tagout procedures
• Performs work as a team member to assist in the completion of assigned tasks
• Performs work on multiple heights / levels
• Regularly perform preventative maintenance projects and assignments
• Comply with all safety rules, company rules and guidelines
• Demonstrate excellent attendance
• Willing to work overtime and willing to work on any shift as required
• Must have a good understanding of AC  Electrical Circuits)

• High School diploma or GED
• Demonstrated experience in trouble-shooting PLC’s and industrial electronics.
• Must also be able to repair high-speed equipment and able to wire and trouble-shoot 3-phase motor control circuits.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ideally, have completed an apprenticeship and/or formal training in the area of specialty.
• Willingness to work a four on / four off work schedule.

• Requires hand, arm back, and leg strength; also, bending and squatting ability
• Must have eye, foot, and hand coordination, and be able to do repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine motor manipulation
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and perform work indoors/outdoors as needed