Automation Technician

CRH; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture for growth and development

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dover, Delaware, is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and improve control systems and machinery in a factory setting. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs and HMIs, alongside a background in electronics. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits within a diverse and growth-oriented organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills.
• Knowledge of MES and Ladder Logic.
• Knowledge of MES and Ladder Logic.
• Strong English communication skills.
• LEAN/continuous improvement experience in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant wide control systems and machinery.
• Provide technical support for systems implementation.
• Perform mechanic skills including troubleshooting and repair.
• Upgrade existing machine controls to improve performance across programs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose control system issues and component failures.
• Provide MES, HMI and data collection system support across production lines.
• Support integration of new machines and equipment with operations teams.
• Interact with departments to resolve production issues.

Skills

Troubleshoot PLCs

HMI programming

Understanding of VFD and servo drives

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Industrial maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in engineering or related field

Electronics certification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Job ID: 518043

Job Responsibilities

• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Responsible for maintenance and improvements of plant wide control systems and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC's, HMI's, VFD and servo drives.
• Improve & upgrade existing machinery controls to improve performance and efficiency as needed to existing machine programs for various PLC, HMI Touchscreen, VFD platforms and servo drive.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems for all aspects of control system issues and component failures and control wiring, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Provide technical support in the development and implementation of our MES (Manufacturing execution system), HMI and data collection system for all production lines.
• Provide support in the implementation & integration of new custom or purchase machines & equipment. Support the floor team by transferring your know how and knowledge to the operation team.
• Interact with all departments to resolve any production issues.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of machine production machines.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Enter all work orders into CMMS system.
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary determined based on the needs of the business.

Job Requirements

• Associates degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university preferred, not required.
• Electronics certification or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing experience preferred; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills.
• Knowledge of MES and Ladder Logic.
• General knowledge of the English language, grammar, and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement process in a LEAN environment.
• This job operates solely in a factory setting. This role requires standing for long periods of time, walking the plant floor is necessary which is within a non-climate-controlled environment. This will require always wearing Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses or ear protectors.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.