AEI Technician
Loparex LLC

JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED

• AS Degree in Electronics/instrumentation or equivalent experience

• Previous experience that provides the qualifications to perform the job duties, preferably in a manufacturing setting

• Ability and skill to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools

• Ability to read and follow electronic/electrical schematics, technical manuals, drawings and regulatory books

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical concepts and process instrumentation

• Strong analytical and communication skills, including ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans

• Solid computer skills with office productivity software for email, word processing and spreadsheets

• Required to provide tools and toolbox

• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses and steel toe shoes

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety by leading by example, participating in safety engagement and encouraging the team to work safe each day and to follow all safety guidelines and procedures

• Abiding by all plant safety rules (lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, etc.) to keep yourself and fellow team members safe

• Design and implement automated control systems for process monitoring, machine control and to improve machine functionality, including but not limited to: wiring, conduit, instrumentation, automated valves, PLC's (Rockwell, Siemens) associated I/O cards, AC & DC drives, motor control circuits, networking (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Data Highway), HMI/SCADAs (Proficy IFix, Wonderware), Proficy IHistorian, etc.

• Create and revise schematic drawings using AutoCAD to document architecture of automated systems and field wiring

• Modifications to existing PLC programs to enhance productivity, making changes within ladder logic, function block programing and visual basic coding

• Ownership of Proficy IFix computers, hardware & software upgrades, problems, changes, etc.

• Patriciate in the BBS (behavioral based safety) and LPA (layered process audit) programs

• Projects for AEI (Automation, Electrical & Instrumentation) solutions

• Participation on plant safety committees as needed

• Regular, consistent attendance

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide back-up coverage for the E&I team, performing any needed electrical/electronic control maintenance and/or preventive maintenance for the production machines, safety interlock systems and hoists as needed; back-up coverage could be on any shift

• ISO calibrations of plant instrumentation

• Other duties as assigned by manager

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.