Controls Technician 1st Shift 700 AM 330 PM

The Controls Technician is responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility.  Activities include both planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repair.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Troubleshoot repair problem solve and maintain all Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other drives / controls at the Mount Juliet facility.

Must have a strong knowledge base with Siemens and Allen Bradley.

Locate and diagnose failures replace defective components and perform basic troubleshooting using standard equipment detailed drawings diagrams sketches specifications prints manuals and verbal and / or written instructions.

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools motors conveyor systems and production machines with various types of mechanical equipment including bearings roller assemblies and gearboxes.

Ability to use testing instruments hand and power tools and precision-measuring instruments.

Performs a wide variety of functions such as installation maintenance and repair of equipment for generating distributing and utilizing electrical energy. Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power light electronic and control circuits.

Perform effective root cause problem solving to solve process issues associated with equipment and / or machine performance.

Develop and maintain drive controls and SCADA system best practices through collaboration with other process technology teams.

Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power light electronic and control circuits.

Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

Repair complex electrical equipment including motors switches switchboards electrical mechanisms automated machines controls panels relays circuit breakers communication systems and alarms.

Work from schematics drawings layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

Create and update electrical schematics and drawings.

Identify safety issues support safety initiatives and recommend and implement effective solutions.

Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

Repairs complex electrical equipment including motors switches switchboards electrical mechanisms automated machines controls panels relays circuit breakers communication systems and alarms.

Measures cuts bonds threads assembles and installs electrical conduit.

Assists engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.

Follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related repairs and maintenance.

Orders replacement parts. Requisition new parts and equipment.

Report shift metrics to capture the performance and / or areas for improvement. (Breakdown Downtime) (Part Availability)

Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.

Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self co-workers and manufacturing systems.

Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to ensure that all procedures and processes are value added.

Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals and with completing project work.

Provide support to the production team to produce superior quality materials that meet / exceed client needs.  This role supports the needs of manufacturing and facilities to ensure both are in top working order.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2 year degree in Instrumentation and Controls or equivalent work experience as a Controls Technician.

3 - 5 years previous experience required.

May consider experience in lieu of two year degree

Certifications in specialty areas required as applicable (or acquire within specified timing any licenses necessary to perform the job).

Good interpersonal skills mathematical aptitude mechanical / technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.

Good verbal and written communication.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a highly participative work system.

Ability to work independently in a safe and timely manner necessary.

Must be motivated toward productivity improvements safety and quality awareness.

Additional Information :

Shift :  1st Shift 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM on call rotation

Starting hiring rate : $34.85 / hr - 45.93 / hr

The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the some circumstances this may be above or below the range (based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and / or necessary travel required for the position). That may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Quality Analysis,Facility,ISO,Inventory Levels,Root cause Analysis,Shift operations,General Maintenance,Daily Operations,Supervision,Analysis,PLC,Safety Standards,Quality Standards,Time management skills,Troubleshooting

Department / Functional Area : Maintenance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1