Industrial Automation Technician, Entry

Virco - Conway, AR

Full-time

Conway, AR

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

This position is focused on assisting in the installation, maintenance, and replacement of automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting nonfunctioning components under the guidance of a Senior Automation Technician and contributing to the development and improvement of automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or to improve existing technologies.
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, 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.