Indust. Control Tech III

Stoughton Trailers; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced automation and maintenance professional to manage complex PLC and HMI programs, read electrical schematics, calibrate equipment, and maintain electrical/controls across production lines.

You will troubleshoot, modify controls, and support reliability improvements, coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to drive OEE, safety, quality, and productivity while following NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in automation, robotics, controls, electrical, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in automation, robotics, and controls.
• NFPA 70E certification required.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance emergencies and ensure equipment remains operational.
• Maintain and modify PLC/HMI programs and primary electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot complex automation systems and calibrate equipment.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and engineering to improve OEE, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work meets safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Lock Out/Tagout and other safety procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Education

2-year degree in automation or related field

Tools

NFPA 70E certification

Multi-meter

PLC programming software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure production and facilities equipment is operational by responding to emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance.
  • Equipment includes but not limited to CNC equipment, robotics, control systems, pumps, welders, punches, presses, shears, cranes, hoists, conveyors, heating and cooling ventilation systems, electrical systems, small hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment, and paint equipment.
• Work with all electrical components, relays, sensors, ac and dc motors, drivers, servo systems and pneumatics systems.
• Perform PLC program creation and modifications and electronic modifications to production equipment.
• Work with voltages ranging from 5 VAC to 600 VAC.
• Provide and coordinate production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support as needed with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate trade and OEM-service contractors, certifying that work requested is performed as expected while conforming to safety standards.
• Serve as the gatekeeper of all control and electrical drawings and primary electrical/controls resource. Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging and building systems, edit and write PLC programs, create/modify HMI screens, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
• Collaborate on team projects to problem-solve and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE, safety, quality, and work environment.
• Focus on equipment reliability and seek out opportunities to drive manufacturing capacity and capabilities within the factory.
• Exercises independent decision-making to perform complex troubleshooting, installation, design, modification, fabrication, repair, assembly, calibration, moving, alignment, rebuilding, testing, and inspections on a broad range of complex tools, equipment and facilities; including electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronics, PLC, computer controls, robotics, automation, machinery, motors, controls, etc.
• Operate all types of tools and machines essential to the job, including but not limited to electrical meter, hand tools, hand-held power tools, torches, grinders, welders, forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead cranes, and computer equipment.
• Calibrate, Align, Troubleshoot, and Repair equipment utilizing prints, schematics, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications,

diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to perform maintenance actions and troubleshoot malfunctions.

• Assist in diagnosing, locating, and repairing complex equipment breakdowns by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring / testing instruments, best shop practices, and utilizing root cause analysis tools.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers, Production employees, and/or Supervisor depending on the level and complexity. Following defined procedures and practices.
• Learn and show basic knowledge of automation & control, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic system.
• Follow all job and environmental safety requirements (Lock Out Tag Out, Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Prevention, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal, etc.)
• Controls downtime by monitoring equipment, informing leadership of breakdown, and utilizing quality maintenance techniques.
• Safely and proficiently perform maintenance related activities of equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Assist in machine and fixture set-ups.
• Assist in designing, fabricating, and equipment as required.
• Learn techniques for maintenance of new and existing equipment.
• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Assist in rigging, lifting, and relocating a variety of complex, heavy machines, equipment, and components.
• Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks following established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Perform maintenance inventory and operate a maintenance database.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product and complete tasks and training.
• Must provide own tools and perform maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime. Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case-by-case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • 2-year degree in automation, robotics, controls, electrical, or any relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent industrial automation controls experience. Required
  • 8+ years of experience in automation, robotics, and controls. Required
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • NFPA 70E Certification required.
  • OSHA Certification preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot complex PLC programs and HMI programs and read electrical schematics. Required
  • Must have the ability to work at a fast pace, be open to new and different things, and express opinions regarding work methods and blueprints. Must be willing to take responsibility for mistakes.
  • Must have the ability to learn to read and interpret prints, schematics, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
  • Must have the ability to learn to use a multi-meter, computer, and have basic prints/schematics experience.
  • Must have the ability to learn to the knowledge and/or ability to operate the tools and equipment listed in the essential functions for this position.
  • Must have the ability to learn to the knowledge and/or ability to learn Lean Concepts and how they relate to Maintenance/Production.
  • Must have the ability to communicate information orally and/or written to other personnel in a clear, concise manner.
  • Must have basic math skills, especially fractions.
  • Willingness to take classes in specified trade skill area through a certified approved programs (State, U.S. Gov't, college, skilled trade org, etc.).
• Core Competencies:
  • Troubleshooting: Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills on automation & controls, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Followership: Willingness to learn and be engaged in all tasks.

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