Automation Controls Technician: PLC & Panels

Howmet; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc., Morristown, TN, seeks a skilled Manufacturing Controls Professional to monitor and troubleshoot automated equipment control systems. You will work with software to verify parameter conformity and quickly address deviations to minimize production interruptions.

Responsibilities include wiring and commissioning control systems, drafting equipment designs, and collaborating with vendors for timely material deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing controls systems; experience with software integration or troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and provide red line feedback with electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Build, wire, and assist in commissioning of electrical and pneumatic automated control systems.
• Use Client Machine Drafting Standards to supply equipment designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors for prompt deliveries of materials.
• Install and assist commissioning of new automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates.
• Build control panels to NFPA79/UL508A standards.
• Initiate and maintain documentation throughout development and qualification.
• Assist in capital equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot PLC and electrical control systems.
• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other work-related duties as necessary.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Education

Associates Degree Industrial Instrumentation, Electronics

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc., Morristown, TN, seeks a skilled Manufacturing Controls Professional to monitor and troubleshoot automated equipment control systems. You will work with software to verify parameter conformity and quickly address deviations to minimize production interruptions.

Responsibilities include wiring and commissioning control systems, drafting equipment designs, and collaborating with vendors for timely material deliveries.