Our client is a food manufacturer operating a production facility in Kinston, North Carolina, with an active automation team.
The Role
The Senior Electrical Automation Technician is at the forefront of enhancing and maintaining the facility's electrical control systems, driving automation solutions from initial setup and programming through ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting. You will work with the automation team to shape the plant's long-term technology roadmap and keep the automation infrastructure secure, backed up and up to date.
What You Will Do
Read complex electrical schematics and manuals to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
Solve automation and robotics software issues.
Resolve PLC and touchscreen hardware issues to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot control network issues and keep systems connected and reliable.
Work with IT to maintain and troubleshoot servers.
Identify and drive automation improvements that make processes faster, more efficient and more reliable.
Partner with management and engineering on new projects.
Create user manuals and training materials, and mentor maintenance technicians through hands-on training.
Own the facility's electrical and automation documentation, organizing and backing up programs, schematics and network information.
What You Bring
Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Allen Bradley / Rockwell automation experience (required)
Programming experience, including RSLogix 5000
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule and night shifts, plus weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, safety rules, technical procedures and regulations, and to write routine reports and procedures
Skill using multimeters, PCs and software to diagnose the root cause of electrical issues
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and to provide technical leadership to maintenance technicians
Clear communication with management, vendors, peers and production personnel
Nice to Have
Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kinston, North Carolina
Salary
$35–$45 Per Hour
Skills
Allen-Bradleyunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
PC Softwareunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Robotics Softwareunmatched
Rockwell Automationunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Touchscreensunmatched
User Documentationunmatched
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