Electrical Controls Technician I / II

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term/long-term disability insurance effective 30 days after first full month
• 401(k) match
• 7 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays for use at associate's discretion
• Immediate eligibility for holiday and vacation pay
• Work-life balance
• Climate-controlled and cleanest work environment in Morristown!
• Education reimbursement
• Employee product giveaways
• Referral program
• Associate discount programs
• Overtime available

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for providing electrical support, including but not limited to, programming of PLCs from multiple manufacturers (AB, Bosch-Rexroth, Omron), electrical and program troubleshooting, and ongoing project support for manufacturing daily operations and improvements associated with the manufacturing systems at Iatric.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Both the Electrical Controls Tech I and II positions share the following essential accountabilities.

• Work safely and in accordance with facility safety guidelines and procedures.
• Work directly with and provide daily process support to the Operations Team.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

Essential Accountabilities Specific to the Electrical Controls Tech I position:

• Provide basic technical support for troubleshooting equipment and process related issues as well as continuous improvement of converting processes and equipment.
• This includes, but is not limited to plant electrical distribution systems, equipment or process control systems, electrical circuits, motors and drives.
• Support general camera inspection systems maintenance.
• Supports general lot code printing equipment maintenance.
• Support basic robotic manipulation and troubleshooting.
• Navigate equipment problems and determine causes to implement necessary repair up to and including program modification.
• Must be flexible in work schedule to support equipment downs or to provide backup shift coverage support on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Essential Accountabilities Specific to the Electrical Controls Tech II position:

• Provide advanced technical support for troubleshooting equipment and process related issues as well as continuous improvement of converting processes and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to plant electrical distribution systems, equipment or process control systems, electrical circuits, motors and drives.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine causes to implement necessary repair up to and including program modification.
• Assist with determining equipment issues and assisting with Root Cause Analysis to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead camera inspection systems maintenance.
• Lead lot code printing equipment maintenance.
• Lead robotic manipulation and troubleshooting.
• Modify existing logic and writing as projects mandate.
• Responsible for working within a team for tuning, modifying, and installing new manufacturing equipment.
• Able to properly and efficiently train and mentor ECT level I associates utilizing an approved training plan.
• Must be flexible in work schedule to support equipment downs or to provide backup shift coverage support on an as needed basis.
• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Both the Electrical Controls Tech I and II positions are designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

Both the Electrical Controls Tech I and II positions share the following qualification requirements:

• Must understand the basics of PLC ladder logic, HMI and Vision system programming.
  Understanding of Electrical safety in both High and Low Voltage Controls.

Qualification Requirements for the Electrical Controls Tech I position:

• Minimum of an AS Electronics Technology, a 2-year industrial maintenance or equivalent program, or 1 year experience with automation and controls equipment including but not limited to AB Control Logix or AB Studio 5000 and at least one other controls platform or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of robotic programming, 24VDC systems and the ability to make minor modifications to control systems (timers, counters, constants, etc.) preferred.
• Understanding or the ability to research current National Electric Code requirements before project start.
• Minimum Score of 65% on the internal Industrial Electrical Standards Assessment.

Qualification Requirements for the Electrical Controls Tech II position:

• Minimum of an AS Electronics Technology or a 2-year industrial maintenance or equivalent program and 3 years' experience with automation and controls equipment including but not limited to AB Control Logix or AB Studio 5000 and at least one other controls platform or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Allen Bradley Studio 5000/RS Logix and Factory Talk Batch.
• Knowledge of robotic programming, 24VDC systems and the ability to make modifications to control systems (timers, counters, constants, etc.) required.
• Minimum Score of 75% on the internal Industrial Electrical Standards Assessment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met m=by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching, as well as occasional sitting.
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures and some fumes/odors.
• Ability to work on ladders and at heights required for the installation of equipment.
• Requires ability to read write, calculate, interact socially, and reason.
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Production
• Maintenance Shop

Compensation Grade:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt