Control Technician - Suwanee, GA

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The Control Technician 4 is responsible for the fabrication of control panels, field installation and commissioning procedures associated with control panels and field instrumentation, troubleshooting & calibration of field instruments, equipment, and control panels, testing and analysis, documentation and updating drawings of finished control panels. Care of all M.C. Dean, Inc. provided shop tools, meters, and other associated equipment.

• Follow verbal instructions and read instructions such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Perform sheet metal works, punching holes, wiring, painting, and welding.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Understand and follow company procedures for ordering, storing, receiving, and returning materials and tools.
• Ensure work is completed as per schedule and quality goals are achieved.
• Possess at least three years of experience in a shop environment and a minimum of one year of electrical experience, with a high school diploma or GED.

Years of Experience: At least 7 years in a shop environment with a high school diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• Obtain, at the company’s expense, a CPR and First Aid certification within six months of hire and maintain this certification.
• Pass a background investigation and drug test.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret control circuits, schematics, and line diagrams.
• Ability to select control components, read and prepare BOMs per specifications and standards.
• Ability to size circuit breakers and fuses according to standards.
• Fabricate control panels, including design, layout, and component installation.
• Install, wire, and test wiring of PLCs, VFDs, and other control components.
• Wire control panels and test circuitry, document completed work.
• Use multi-function meters and test equipment.
• Understanding of industrial automation and control schemes.
• Troubleshoot, replace, install, and relocate control circuits and components.

• Power tools: drills, saws, punch sets (corded, cordless, hydraulic).
• Testing equipment:
  Fluke meters, Hi-Pot, Meggar, Oscilloscope, etc.
• Software:
  Use of laptops with software to check wiring and test components.

• Lift at least 100 pounds, work at heights up to 60 feet, and climb scaffolds and ladders.
• Perform physical activities such as walking, climbing, lifting, and reaching.
• Good vision and communication skills.
• Recognize problems and apply general rules to solve them.