Controls Specialist - Night Shift
Carlex Glass
- Vonore, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Controller’s (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces, Variable Frequency Drives, Robots, Networking & Vision Systems. Additionally, this role will assist Maintenance Technicians and other operators with troubleshooting and breaking down the more advanced Automation Systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Understand, follow, and update work instructions and control plans
- Maintain an organized clean work environment and positively impact the plant’s safety initiatives
- Conduct PLC Ladder Logic troubleshooting, hardware troubleshooting, programming and analog inputs &outputs
- Conduct troubleshooting, repair and replacement of AC/DC motors and drives
- Perform basic programming & troubleshooting of robotic equipment
- Mechanical / Electrical Blueprint Reading
- Basic Experience using 2D/3D CAD software
- Instruct team members on robotic Paths, I/O and Interfacing
- Train and develop team members
- Assist Engineers and other Departments during the development, installation and programming of Line upgrades and Line installations
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- AAS Degree; Automation or Robotics emphasis preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance
- Complete established on-site or off-site training
- Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts, programming, and troubleshooting of CNC Servo Controls, Encoders & Resolvers
- Valid driver’s license required for travel to other Carlex Facilities or Training locations
- Must demonstrate excellent decision-making skills
- Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
- Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
- Basic experience level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to set priorities and goals
- Self-Starter; ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust