Industrial Automation Tech, Entry - 1st Shift - Maintenance

$41,600 - $47,840/Yr

Virco - Conway, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Conway, AR

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Industrial Automation Technician is responsible for assisting in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation systems within the manufacturing process. This role supports the Senior Automation Technician in ensuring the smooth operation of automated systems and contributes to the development of new technologies to enhance production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or to improve existing technologies.
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repair of industrial control systems, such as PLCs or other computerized process control systems.
• Assist in the installation and repair of electrical components such as motors, switches, relays, or sensors.
• Help maintain smooth operation of automated systems and assist manufacturing technical support technicians in troubleshooting down equipment.
• Assist with preventative, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing production equipment.
• Assist in the modification of automated PLCs, programs, and equipment to improve performance and meet new project needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience and/or educational experience.
• Adept in electrical, mechanical, and fluid power technologies and repair.
• Associates Degree in Automation Technologies, Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technologies, or related field.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a production environment as it relates to automation technology.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office for E-mail, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to efficiently use Windows-based computers and perform basic networking tasks.
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, ladder-logic, HMIs, industrial control systems, and PLCs.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Logic designer, Studio 5000, and Factory Talk View Studio ME is a plus.
• Experience utilizing CMMS software such as SAP, EQUIPAC, etc.