Automation & Controls Specialist

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician under the Production/Engineering Manager to improve design, installation, maintenance and operation of control devices and electronics across production lines.

You will work with PLCs, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotics, and automated equipment, troubleshooting and performing safety checks while assisting shift electricians as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer degree in electronics related field or at least three years of industrial electronics experience.
• High School Diploma with PLC programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware & software for all plant PLC controllers, electronic devices, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotic and automated programmable equipment.
• Make programming changes to optimize process & quality.
• Read and interpret measurements, drawings and schematics; read blueprints.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in all departments.
• Perform daily safety checks on electrical systems and equipment.
• Be available for call-outs in emergencies and breakdowns; work flexible shifts if needed.
• Inventory materials to ensure sufficient stock for operations.
• Work with team to recommend process improvements.
• Fill-in operating production equipment as assigned; forklift operation.
• Maintain 5S/Housekeeping; adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Control systems

Team communication

Forklift operation

Education

Electronics-related degree

Industrial electronics experience

Tools

PLC programming software

Vision systems

Inkjet printers

Job description

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician under the Production/Engineering Manager to improve design, installation, maintenance and operation of control devices and electronics across production lines.

You will work with PLCs, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotics, and automated equipment, troubleshooting and performing safety checks while assisting shift electricians as needed.