Automation Test Technician: PLC & Field Installations

Texwrap, a ProMach Product Brand; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental programs

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Texwrap, a ProMach brand, is seeking a Test Technician to perform in-house commissioning, troubleshooting, and final testing of our shrink wrapping and bundling systems. You will collaborate with the service and engineering teams to improve Texwrap, Tekkra, and SRX product lines and deliver quality outcomes to customers.

Responsibilities include on-site installation, system startup, and field training, with emphasis on solving complex mechanical and electrical issues and documenting performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• 5 years' experience repairing and troubleshooting packaging equipment including Allen-Bradley PLC, servo and HMI programming.
• A 2-year degree or certificate in Industrial Automation or Industrial Electronics is highly desired.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Emerson and Hitachi VFDs; Red Lion HMIs and Temperature controllers; SolidWorks and E Drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve operational issues with shrink wrap and bundling machinery in house and at customer sites.
• Finalize open assembly tasks (mechanical/electrical) prior to FAT.
• Install and startup systems; integrate with other OEM equipment in the field.
• Train field and in-house personnel on setup, operation, maintenance and repair.
• Submit reports on installations, repairs, performance, and improvements to the service manager.
• Communicate daily with the service coordinator to ensure field issues are completed and approved.

Skills

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Industrial Automation/Electronics certificate

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Servo drives

HMI programming

SolidWorks

EDrawings

Job description

Texwrap, a ProMach brand, is seeking a Test Technician to perform in-house commissioning, troubleshooting, and final testing of our shrink wrapping and bundling systems. You will collaborate with the service and engineering teams to improve Texwrap, Tekkra, and SRX product lines and deliver quality outcomes to customers.

Responsibilities include on-site installation, system startup, and field training, with emphasis on solving complex mechanical and electrical issues and documenting performance.