Maintenance Automation Technician

Axis Communications; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Automation Technicians for its state-of-the-art facility in Pineville, NC. This exciting role involves supporting automated machinery and ensuring optimal facility maintenance. You will work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on safety, quality, and production goals. With a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic team, this position offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects while advancing your career in automation and engineering. If you have a passion for technology and problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401K Plan with Company Matching

Paid Holidays

Plant Annual Bonus Program

Basic Safety Equipment Provided

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent in Engineering, Electronics, or Automation required.
• Advanced knowledge in industrial electricity and PLC programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support automated machinery and conduct facility maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support and maintain effective communication with departments.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

Industrial Electricity

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Vocational Certification in Electronics

Tools

ControlLogix/RS Logix

CAD/Pro E

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Maintenance Automation Technician

Apply locations US - Pineville 2 - Plant (MOLD) time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-50219

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, enterprising spirit, and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

We currently have exciting opportunities for Automation Technicians in our brand new state of the art, fully automated Injection Molding plant located in Pineville, NC. Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, Automation Technicians are responsible for supporting automated machinery and facility maintenance activities. These maintenance activities are to be conducted while ensuring and maximizing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and cost control to achieve plant goals.

Position Offers

• Pay Range- $41.70 per hour
• Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off, with bi-weekly pay

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to all departments assigned by maintenance supervision
• Establishing and maintaining effective communications with production, quality and maintenance/engineering departments
• Supervises all installations of electronic devices throughout the production processes and factory, ensuring conformance to specifications
• Ability to conceive, design, install, start-up and commission small/large scale automation/control improvement projects and support larger scale capital projects
• Keep the plant's automation operational
• Provides immediate response to equipment malfunctions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• An associate degree or Military equivalent schooling/training in Engineering, Electronics, or Automation. Technical or Vocational certification in Electronics, Industrial, or Automation, Robotics
• Advanced knowledge in industrial electricity, electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming, robotics programming and troubleshooting
• Specialized technical knowledge in all fields of electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, and theoretical mechanics, DDC control theory, applications pertaining to the HVAC/Control, Automated equipment systems and tools, ControlLogix/RS Logix, Fanuc, Siemens, OSHA and Control of Hazardous Energy procedures and regulations, Excel, Word, Robotics, CAD or Pro E
• Ability and aptitude to troubleshoot, repair and maintain all automated plant equipment and diagnose operational problems in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical phases without instruction and supervision
• Ability to read and modify mechanical blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematic diagrams as required
• Must know CAD/ProE and how to modify/build mechanical prints and drawings

Working Conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of forklift and sharp tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and enrollment in our company's 401K plan with company matching up to 5%. Reimbursement of COBRA expenses while transitioning to Ipex benefits
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided