Automation​/Controls Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Automation/Controls Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm. The hourly rate for this position is $41.92 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Perform routine and predictive maintenance on semi-automatic and automatic equipment including turrets, punches, fiber laser, and automated material storage towers.

Works with all engineering staff to coordinate electrical design requirements of new equipment and assure compliance with procurement specifications.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.

Work with engineering to identify Industry 4.0 IoT solutions to support OEE activities on critical equipment. Interface I4.0 compatible solutions with existing equipment to establish OEE metrics.

Work directly with Equipment OEMs to identify and procure critical spare parts required to minimize equipment downtime.

Support and maintain automated Paint Line with power and free conveyor system: interface with PLCs to diagnose and correct faults, troubleshoot conveyor delays, identify, and replace faulty sensors, and HMIs.Work directly with IT to resolve issues related to label printers, network equipment, scanners, and other off network connected systems.

Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and coordinate with vendors for major repairs. Drive and support PLC upgrades and I4.0 initiatives.

Maintain accurate technical documentation, schematics, and system records. Track and perform quarterly backups on critical equipment PLCs and Operating Systems.

Mount equipment, assemble workstations, and adjust or replace racking as needed.

Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and internal safety protocols.

Log all maintenance activities and repairs in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Work as a team to meet CMMS tracking goals.

Support internal and external audits, inspections, and facility compliance initiatives.

Drive improvements in Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory (SQDCI).Assist employees within the team with technical issues and facilitate solutions.

Qualifications:

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with a focus on automation and controls.

Allen Bradley PLC programming experience, or equivalent.

Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Sherman, TX (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, automation, or related field preferred.

Advanced skills in the following:
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, PLC troubleshooting and repair.

Experience in automated manufacturing.

IT network experience.

ABB robotic weld cell trouble shooting and programming experience.

Associate degree in electronics from an accredited institution.

Working knowledge of metal fabrication equipment operations and tooling (lasers, powder coat, turret presses, dies, presses etc.), and wastewater treatment equipment.

Computer literate with Windows, MSOffice, Excel, as well as other industrial software.

Experience reading and understanding hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.

Experience modifying or programming PLC’s and HMI’s.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

Perform critical jobs or tasks within the department to cover manning shortages as needed.

Strong technical background.

Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and parts breakdown.

Basic skills in reading, arithmetic and writing in English.

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