Instrument & Controls Technician

Guardian Industries; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Corsicana, TX is seeking an Instrument and Controls Technician to maintain automated float glass production lines, troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will start up and shut down equipment, monitor process parameters, perform preventive maintenance, train junior operators, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while adhering to lockout/tagout policies.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Controls discipline.
• 2+ years of electrical/electronic/controls troubleshooting in manufacturing or military.
• Experience reading electrical schematics/blueprints.
• Experience using electrical test devices (ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters).
• Experience with PLC systems, including ladder logic.
• Computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (melting, forming, annealing, cutting, edging, washing, packaging).
• Start up and shut down equipment; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
• Monitor process parameters and adjust controls to maintain specs and throughput.
• Inspect glass for defects; notify quality/engineering as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting; coordinate repairs.
• Execute reliability activities and report abnormal trends.
• Contribute to continuous improvement (root cause analysis, Kaizen, SPC, OEE).
• Maintain production/maintenance/quality records (shift logs, downtime).
• Ensure safety and regulatory policies; use PPE; follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Train and mentor junior operators; participate in handovers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

Electrical/Electronic/Controls

MS Word and Excel

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ammeters

Volmeters

Ohmmeters

PLC programming tools

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a motivated Instrument and Controls Technician with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX! Instrument Technicians are responsible for performing highly diversified maintenance to production machines and plant facility's equipment, on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic for both troubleshooting and repairs in support of efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs.

Shift: 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Our Team

Who are Guardian Industries? When you are looking at a city's skyline or any of the latest cars and trucks, chances are you're seeing our products. Through Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high- performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. SRG Global, a Guardian Industries company, makes automotive trim products that define a vehicle's DNA and help improve fuel efficiency.

And perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. Guardian Industries is 18,000 people working to make products that improve people's lives! To learn more, visit our website at: https://www.guardian.com

What You Will Do

• Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).
• Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.
• Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.
• Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.
• Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.
• Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.
• Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

One or more of the following:

• Associate/Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology
• A minimum of two or more years of Electrical/Electronic/Controls troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or military environment
• Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
• Experience utilizing electrical test devices such as Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Ohmmeters
• Experience in PLC systems, including understanding PLC ladder logic
• Experience in computer skills with MS Word and Excel

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in Fanuc or Industrial Robotics experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within a Power Plant, Pulp and Paper, Converting, Palletizing, and/or Automation Equipment operations
• Experience with Servos and Servo Controllers
• Experience with PLC programming logic and troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLC
• Experience with systems integration to include advanced PLC troubleshooting experience and understanding Arrays and Servo control within the PLC logic
• Experience with HMI Programming
• (5) or more years of manufacturing or industrial experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and Instrumentation equipment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: [2] http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf