Electronics Technician / Electronics Controls Technician

About the position

Electronics Technician / Electronics Specialist                                    Orangeburg, SC

Most Urgent Need for 2nd Shift

COMPANY PROFILE:

·        Company is over 140 years old

·        Orangeburg facility is one of 6 manufacturing sites for this company in the US and is the newest plant in the system / Climate controlled / Non-Union

·        Our client services a variety of industries including Electric Utility, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Military Bases, Railroad, Hospitals, Transit, Pulp and Paper, and more.

·        Committed to a high level of customer service and maintaining an exceptional reputation

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

All the benefits and the strong compensation that you would expect from an employer of this caliber including:

·        Medical / Dental Plan

      OT Eligible

·        Prescription coverage Plan

·        Company Paid Short Term Disability and Life

·        Employee owned company

·        401k with Match

·        Education Reimbursement

·        2 weeks’ vacation to start and 10 paid holidays and 1 paid anniversary day off

·        Exceptional Work Environment

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

Electronics Technician is responsible for solving problems not resolved by plant electricians.  This includes working closely with electricians to resolve problems and requires mechanical knowledge of the equipment. This position reports directly to the Plant Engineering Manager.

·        Program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Programmable Logic Controllers utilizing PC and manufacturer’s programming software.  Recognize and correct potential problems in programs on new equipment installs as well as streamline programs for maximum efficiency and safety.

·        Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation and control equipment such as PID loop controllers, I/P and E/P converters, pressure transducers, and pneumatic actuators.

·        Maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic scales and other ingredient weighing devices to include documentation to ensure ISO 9000 requirements are met.

·        Setup, program, troubleshoot and repair variable speed AC and DC drive systems and related instrumentation and control equipment such as tach generators, pulse encoders, strain gauges, and dancer control systems.

·        Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Process laser micrometer measuring equipment and associated instrumentation and control equipment

·        Assist Facilities Engineering in specifying, installing, and commissioning of new equipment.

·        Assist Process Engineering and Production personnel on implementation of processes and design changes.

·        Communicate with vendors for repair/purchase of equipment.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

·        Associates Degree or higher in Industrial Electronics Technology or similar

·        Allen Bradley Programming Experience desired

·        5 years or more experience preferred

·        Good computer Skills related to machinery control. HMI, PLC Programming, Ladder Logic

·        Working knowledge of word processor programs and spreadsheets (MS Word and Excel)

·        Working knowledge of related test equipment (oscilloscope, Multimeter, recorders, megohmmeter, digital low resistance OHM meters, etc.)

·        Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

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