Drylock Technologies, Ltd. is a family-owned, global leader in hygiene products, seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to work in Eau Claire, WI. The role involves performing technical tasks, troubleshooting electrical systems, and collaborating with process technicians. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering or automation technology and previous experience in manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a great work-life balance.
Requirements
- Demonstrate Drylock Core Values: Safety, Respect, Ownership
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Follows all quality standards and good manufacturing standards.
- Review and use Microsoft Office tools for any communications or assignments.
- Applying technical standards and procedures to carry out tasks
- Ensuring all techniques, procedures, and designs meet appropriate compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot and solve any electrical system errors.
- Performing PM’s
- Estimate the time and materials needed to complete projects
- Perform project work.
- Maintain records and documentation relating to the ongoing completion of projects
- Perform electrician tasks as needed
- Installing and calibrating technologies and equipment and training peers on operation and safety instructions
- Maintaining equipment regularly by adjusting system components and testing functionalities.
- Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment for issues and repairing or replacing defective parts as needed.
- Using scientific and analytic computer software to diagnose faults in machines or applications.
- Researching new industry instrumentation and studying details and instructions to install and use it properly.
- Collaborate with process technicians and other plant professionals to install and test equipment.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing setting.
- Must be able to read and interpret work documents.
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have the ability to perform advanced math.
- Must have the ability to adapt to frequent changes.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and automated equipment.
- Ability to work multiple shift schedules, nights, and weekends
- Good record keeping
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Complete understanding of electrical wiring, control systems using 24VDC and 120VAC and components (breakers, fuses, contactors, relays, timers)
- Fluent in ladder logic for Programming Allen Bradleys (Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Keyence also helpful)
- Full understanding of HMI setup and configuring
- Can setup and replace electronic drives (Kinetix, Powerflex, etc.)
- Can setup and replace soft starters, IO modules, control boards, etc
- In depth knowledge of electronic chips, capacitors, resistors and transistors
- Strong knowledge of electronic circuit design and development.
- Strong knowledge of electrical installation safety.
- Experience working with site inspections.
- Ability to understand PLCs and controls is required.
- Be able to read blueprints and schematics.
- Be able to use electrical instruments such as: multimeter, megger, etc.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- On-site health and wellness center
- Paid holiday and vacation days
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Life and disability insurance
- Built-in overtime & paid breaks for hourly employees
- Product discounts
- Employee prize giveaways
