Controls Technician/IMM Specialist

Atmus•Neillsville, WI

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, problem solving, preventative/predictive maintenance and training/mentoring on the Injection Molding Machines-both operations and maintenance associates. This position will also be called upon to give recommendations for upgrades and the purchase of new molding equipment.

Requirements

Excellent mechanical aptitude and electronic knowledge
Excellent problem-solving ability
Knowledge of all electrical power requirements throughout the facility
Demonstrates Atmus Values and works well in team-based environment
Excellent reliability
Minimum requirements: 2-year degree in Automation Engineering Technology or a comparable program and minimum 5 years work experience with injection molding machines.
Computer experience with PLC programming software; brands include: RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, CX Programmer, Motion Planner, RS Linx, Microsoft DOS, RS View, and Panel Builder
Understanding of Ohm’s Law and other electrical theories
Experience with electrical measuring, testing devices including oscilloscopes, volt and amp meters
Experience with motion servo equipment; brands include: Lenze and Allen-Bradley
Experience with electrical planning, building, testing electrical panels and following electrical codes
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs
Must be able to walk/stand at least 75% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience with troubleshooting and installing Human Machine Interface devices preferred; brands include Uniop and Allen-Bradley

Responsibilities

Provide immediate technical support to Plastics Injection molding when issues arise with the presses and attributing equipment.
Identify equipment issues-electrical, mechanical and hydraulics. Identify, order needed parts and make repairs.
Collaborate with the senior mold technician and scheduling to plan downtime to access equipment.
Responsible for technical documentation relating to the injection molding machines and attributing equipment.
Develop and implement a preventative/predictive maintenance program for the injection molding presses and attributing equipment including annual calibrations and documentation.
Assess current spare parts inventory and evaluate gaps or unnecessary inventory
Be a liaison between production, maintenance and engineering.
Program and back up plastics equipment.
Install switches, controls and other electronic devices
Work from schematics, diagrams, specifications, and National Electric Code
Utilize electrical measuring and testing devices
Troubleshooting VFD’s, PLC’s, servo systems, robotics and other fabricating equipment
Troubleshoot robotic equipment; Program and optimize efficiencies; brands include: Sepro, Fannc, Misc. CNC, and ABB
Troubleshoot temperature controllers, thermocouples, solid state relays, heaters, fuses, motor drives and motor contactors and make needed repairs
Collect and present electrical data to team leaders in MS Office formats
Supply justification and quotes for RFA’s