Automation Technician
Canaan, CT, US
Engineering
Unspecified
Full Time, Direct Hire
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Engineering Services
First Shift (Day)
Canaan, CT, US
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Engineering Services
On-site
Engineering
Unspecified
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Automation Technician | Direct Hire
Canaan, CT | 3 Shifts Available
1st shift is 7A to 7P – 3 on 2 off (work two weekends per month on this rotation)
2nd shift is 3-11:30. (5 days per week – M-F)
3rd shift 7P to 7A – 3 on 2 off (work two weekends per month on this rotation)
Position Summary
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues.
- Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track.
- Supports PM activities on production machinery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery.
- Troubleshooting consists of: Reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting, working with robotic systems, working with vision systems, and working with labeling systems.
- Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status.
- Perform electrical and mechanical repair on plant materials handling system as needed.
- Perform troubleshooting of plant automation systems.
- Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs.
EDUCATION:
- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. required
- Vocational/Technical School Diploma or Certification related to Electrical Fundamentals/Electrical Troubleshooting required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree in electronics related field preferred
- 6 months of experience within industrial electrical troubleshooting, preferred
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