Maintenance Technician - Electronic Controls

Monoflo International Inc; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Monoflo International, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to safeguard equipment utilization and reliability. The role requires reading schematics, diagnosing PLCs, and applying root-cause solutions using Allen Bradley, Siemens, and related software.

You will work on pneu- and electrical systems, robot programming, and networked drives, contributing to projects and coaching peers. Join a family-owned leader delivering eco-friendly packaging since 1973.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and use of various tools to locate information.
• Allen Bradley, Siemens and other PLC program experience required.
• Working knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read and create diagrams and schematics.
• Utilizes computers and data systems to compile/analyze/visualize information.
• Ability to make intelligent and independent judgement calls.
• Clear verbal and written communication required.
• Improvement focused mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical controls, and electrical distribution.
• Perform troubleshooting on EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Profinet, Modbus and implement corrective actions.
• Read schematics and diagnose PLC programs to improve uptime.
• Collaborate on projects, upgrades, and installations of equipment.
• Coach technicians to develop skills in control systems.
• Document maintenance procedures and equipment modifications.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Robot programming

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

RSLogix5000

Studio5000

FTView Studio

TIA Portal

WinCC

RSLinx

Prosoft

Anybus

Baumuller Prodrive

Inverter Manager

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician, skilled in electronics and control programs, has a significant impact on equipment utilization and reliability at Monoflo. Having the ability to read schematics, diagnose PLC programs, utilize software to support troubleshooting, identify improvements, and implement root cause solutions ensures we are operating equipment at optimum conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical controls, and electrical distribution.
• Perform troubleshooting on EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Profinet, Modbus and implement corrective actions.
• Allen Bradley software including CCW, RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FTViewStudio
• Siemens software including TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC
• Understand and utilize FANUC and Wittmann robot programming software
• Communication software including Prosoft, Anybus and RSLinx
• Drive software including Baumuller Prodrive, Studio5000, Drive Executive, CCW and Vectron Inverter Manager.
• Understand and configure network and USB drivers.
• Safely diagnose and repair DC and AC systems <1000V.
• Utilize PCs to input, monitor, and complete work orders.
• Utilize PCs to locate, read and understand technical documents.
• Ability to read and write schematics.
• Verify and update electrical documentation and equipment software.
• Understand robotic control systems ex. Axis control and force/distance monitoring.
• Contribute to projects, upgrades, installations of equipment.
• Provide coaching to technicians to develop skills in control systems.
• Document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Complete work orders consistent with expectations while continuously striving to improve our position as a World-Class Manufacturer.
• Identify and initiate improvements to increase equipment OEE and uptime.
• Communicate with vendors for troubleshooting, parts, and improvements.
• Full computer skills to use software for programming, internal and external communication, tracking changes, explaining issues/solution ideas, building personal capability (learning).
• Strong knowledge of industry standard wiring practices and interconnect systems. Including connectors, cabling, components and devices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and use of various tools to locate information.
• Allen Bradley, Siemens and other PLC program experience required.
• Working knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read and create diagrams and schematics.
• Utilizes computers and data systems to compile/analyze/visualize information.
• Ability to make intelligent and independent judgement calls.
• Clear verbal and written communication required.
• Improvement focused mindset with attention to detail.

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks: Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
• Unique Perks: Locally sourced prize raffles.
• Unique Perks: Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.

Who we are:

Monoflo International, Inc. stands as a prominent provider of innovative and eco-friendly business-to-business reusable packaging solutions. Since our inception in 1973, we've remained a family-owned and operated enterprise, steadily advancing as a premier manufacturer of plastic, reusable transport packaging solutions. While our product range is diverse, our core focus remains unwavering: harnessing cutting-edge technology to produce top-tier products that facilitate seamless product transportation for our clients.

We empower our employees to steer their career trajectories, fostering an environment where dedication and excellence are duly recognized and rewarded with avenues for growth. While collaboration is central to our ethos, we emphasize individual accountability and ownership as fundamental drivers of success within our organization.