Control Equipment Technic

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SUMMARY: This position is located at Polartec Dyeing & Finishing Plant in Cleveland, TN and reports to the Maintenance Manager. The position troubleshoots, tests and repairs electronic controls and related electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic or computerized devices on production equipment.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade/Vocational, High School graduate or equivalent. Some formal training courses beyond high school including electronics and technical preferred
• Two years industrial job-related experience
• Ability to do heavy lifting (50 to 75 lbs.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs electronic controls and related electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic or computerized devices on production equipment, including PLC's, AC/DC drives, sensors, and other automation related devices.
• Possess and understand of PLC logic and various HMI's to aid in the diagnostic of equipment failures
• Diagnoses, repairs, and calibrate industrial gas systems on ovens, tenters, and dryers. Calibrates instruments and machinery.
• Plans layouts, installs, modifies or repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and other electrical devices and parts, according to blueprints, engineering specifications and electrical codes.
• Diagnoses trouble and test circuitry and/or apparatus to ensure compatibility and safety of components. Inspects installed systems and equipment to detect hazards and/or need for adjustments, relocation or replacement. Performs standard computations related to requirements of wiring.
• Maintains work order logs, recording breakdowns and services performed. Requests parts, materials and supplies as needed.
• Oversees electrical modifications, breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Provides work direction and guidance to less experienced associates.
• Communicates pertinent information to supervisors and other shifts.
• Maintains a clean work area and observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed; can be assigned to perform or assist with tasks in other trades.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing: Ability to stand while presenting at meetings or operating equipment: 25% of day
2. Sitting: Ability to sit down for a meeting or work at a computer 10% of day
3. Moving/Walking: Ability to move throughout plant and walk on hard surfaces: 100% of day
4. Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50lbs: 50% of day
5. Climbing: Ability to climb machine catwalks and stairs, etc. while walking in plant 80% of day
6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers, reach for documents 10% of day
7. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 50% of day
8. Visual Acuity: Ability to read documents, computer screens, and SPIs 100% of day

OTHER SKILLS/DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Analytical skills
• Mechanical skills
• Basic Mathematical skills
• Precision working
• Blueprint reading

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.