Controls Technician - 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and interprets electrical wiring diagrams
• Follows established standards for drawings and component selections
• Uses hand tools and multi-meter to safely work in electrical panels
• Energize electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Works with Engineering Group to provide input and define project scope as required
• Professional quality of work during project design and implementation
• Strong understanding of basic electrical/electronic principals
• Creates electrical projects bill of materials

• Demonstrated capability in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and/or Solid Works
• Proficient in Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, Schneider)
• Proven talents in configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Factory Talk, ESA, Magelis)
• Exhibited proficiency in configuring and installing inverter drives (Powerflex, Schneider)
• Understands internal customer requirements for communication interface, networking and creates specifications based on these requirements
• Experience with maneuvering multi-axis robots; preferably Fanuc, ABB
• Designs, develops, programs PLC code for given requirements and specifications
• Reviews, repairs and upgrades legacy code to current standards
• Troubleshoots issues with existing company installed control systems
• Documents and communicates new functionality of company developed equipment
• Working strength of PLC Ethernet networking fundamentals
• Extensive understanding of PLC Ladder/Boolean Logic

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• A high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as pallet tickets, manufacturing schedules, or job orders. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquiries or complaints.

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, production tracking, material ordering, and job order verification.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, bend, twist, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to speak and communicate with other employees, be able to hear well enough to recognize warning signals, forklifts, and announcements.

Employee must be able to see different characteristics in wood products. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Indoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required. Safety glasses are required. Work gloves and protective skin sleeves are recommended. Occasional overtime and weekend work required.

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Quarterly bonuses and annual increases

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Medical…