Controls System Technician (7pm-7am/ Night Shift)

PFNonwovens; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PFNonwovens Hazleton, PA seeks a Maintenance Controls Technician to troubleshoot and maintain production control systems and related equipment. You will ensure reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation in a dust-prone environment.

Responsibilities include upgrading PLCs/HMIs, diagnosing electrical issues, and collaborating with Operations, Process Engineering and Maintenance to meet short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 1-3 years of industrial experience.
• Proficient with electrical theory and power systems (3-phase, single-phase, DC).
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA-70E and standard wiring practices.
• Experience using meters and oscilloscopes to identify electrical problems.
• Advanced knowledge of controller based hardware and software.
• Strong teamwork and ability to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Observe OSHA and safety rules and report hazards.
• Modify control systems including programming and wiring changes.
• Support equipment modifications with suppliers and installers.
• Upgrade obsolete controllers (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs).
• Diagnose chronic control issues and identify root causes.
• Use laptops to diagnose PLCs, HMIs, servo systems with meters and scopes.
• Assist Operations to meet short and long term goals.
• Train maintenance and new personnel.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and provide off-hour support.
• Communicate with parts department to ensure spares.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

PLC/HMI knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in electronics

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI systems

Oscilloscopes

Electrical meters

Job description

Purpose And Role Of Job

Troubleshoot and maintain controls components and systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Purpose And Role Of Job

Troubleshoot and maintain controls components and systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

• Observes all OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Notifies Supervisor of potential electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
• Works with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance and others to modify control systems including program modifications and wiring changes as needed.
• Works with equipment suppliers in support of modifications and installations of new equipment.
• Performs upgrades of obsolete control components including PLCs, HMIs and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Ability to diagnose chronic control system issues and identify the root cause and best corrective action.
• Diagnoses problems using laptop computers interfaced to PLC’s, HMI’s and servo systems utilizing electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
• Assists Operations, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to meet short and long term goals.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of maintenance and new personnel.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Provides off hour support on a recurring basis.
• Communicates with the parts department to ensure adequate spares.
• With assistance, can operate production equipment.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma with Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 1-3 years of industrial experience.
• Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Has fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Solid knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA-70E and standard wiring practices.
• Utilizes meters and oscilloscopes to identify electrical problems.
• Has advanced knowledge of all controller based hardware and software.
• Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency and waste.
• Understands the impact of downtime and waste on production efficiency.
• Repairs must be thorough to prevent any further downtime.
• Works well in a team environment.

All Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. PFNonwovens Hazleton, Pa. are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Work Environment

Work in an environment exposed to dust. Work in an environment exposed to marked changes in temperature or humidity. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional sitting with frequent walking/standing during 8-hour shift.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching overhead throughout shift.
• Occasional pushing or pulling with the arms, legs, or body during shift.
• Frequent lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds with occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional repetitive use of hands.
• Occasional light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.