Senior Electrical Automation Technician

<div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Title: Senior Electrical Automation Technician – 12 hour rotating schedule &amp; Night shift openings</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Location: Kinston, North Carolina</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Salary: $35-45/hour</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in;background: white;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Summary of the Senior Electrical Automation Technician: </span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">The<strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family: Roboto;color: #494949">Senior Electrical Automation Technician will play a crucial role in improving and maintaining the electrical control systems within the facility. Key responsibilities include implementing automation solutions, from initial setup and coding to ongoing maintenance and problem solving. Working closely with the automation team, you will help define the long-term technological direction of the plant, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization of systems. Tasks include keeping the automation infrastructure secure and up-to-date, along with providing innovative solutions to real-world manufacturing issues, enhancing processes and ensuring smooth operations daily.</span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"><span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"><span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt;vertical-align: baseline"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Automation Technician:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Interpret complex electrical diagrams and manuals to troubleshoot and maintain state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring smooth operations.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Resolve automation and robotics software issues, using advanced problem-solving skills to enhance processes.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Address hardware challenges by resolving PLC and touchscreen issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. </span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Assist in troubleshooting network issues to maintain reliable control networking, ensuring systems stay connected.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Collaborate with IT to maintain and troubleshoot servers, ensuring continuous and uninterrupted operations.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Identify and implement automation enhancements to improve processes, making them more efficient and reliable.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Collaborate with management and engineering teams on innovative projects to achieve new levels of success.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;font-style: inherit;font-variant: inherit;font-weight: inherit;line-height: inherit;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Create informative user manuals and training materials to enhance team technical skills and performance.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Mentor maintenance technicians, providing guidance and training to help them excel in their roles.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: -.25in;vertical-align: baseline;margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in"><span style="font-family: Symbol;color: #494949"><span>·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Manage the facility’s electrical and automation documentation, ensuring organization and secure storage of essential files.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Education &amp; Experience Requirements of the </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Senior Electrical Automation Technician:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Associate&#8217;s degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, required.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Programming experience.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">RS Logix 5000 experience.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Ability to work 12 hour rotating scheduling and night shifts.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations. Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers, and production personnel.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance technicians at the facility.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Use the appropriate tools (e.g., Multimeter, PC, Software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Doesn&#8217;t mind working weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatics helpful</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #494949;vertical-align: baseline"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'inherit',serif">Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: .5in;background: white"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in"> </span></strong></p> </div>