Automation Technician (Night Shift)- Ames, IA

The Automation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of Automation and Controls systems in a dynamic environment requiring minimal downtime of the machinery.

• Partner with Automation Professional to troubleshoot automation issues.
• Basic skills in using in Allen Bradley PLC's.
• Ethernet IP and Serial communication protocols.
• Computer Skills & Knowledge - can use a Windows PC & has experience with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point).
• Can read and interpret IEC standard electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of electric theory.
• Ability to troubleshoot using electrical instruments and circuit knowledge, both 3 phase electrical systems & low voltage power systems (control & signal).
• Ability to install, wire and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFD's, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc.
• Programming (minor modifications/configuration) to implement improvements in the PLC Logic and HMIs. Save, upload and download programs when modification/improvements are implemented.
• Assist with execution of safety work orders.
• Assist maintenance technicians using PLC andelectrical troubleshooting tools.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as necessary on all automation equipment.
• Complete various projects and work orders as assigned.
• Partner with Processing and Packaging to ensure product flow (e.g., work with operators on troubleshooting, machine operation and format/size changes).
• Work and communicate well with others and effectively contribute to the working relationships within the plant.
• Work night hours (8 hour shift) as determined by candidate and automation department between 4:00pm - 4:00am, five days per week. Hours are fixed once shift is selected.
• Willingness to attend off-site training as needed.

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  AA degree in maintenance or an equivalent trade school certificate preferred but not required.
  
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  Requires a minimum of 0-3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience (mechanical and electrical) Prior knowledge of Automation and Controls Systems include: Allen Bradley PLCs; Wonderware In-Touch and Rockwell HMIs; Cognex, Vision Systems; Ethernet IP and DeviceNet communication protocols; VFDs, and Motion Controls Systems (servo motors). and experience with PLC's and VFD's. Basic knowledge of MSOffice.
  

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