Industrial Controls Technician II - 1st Shift

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Plant Services team is looking for a positive professional who can work well in a fast paced, dynamic manufacturing setting.The Industrial Controls Technician II position will be responsible to perform repair and general preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment for all divisions within the Appleton, WI area.The individual will assist with equipment moves, new equipment install and safety related projects.The equipment worked on will include but not be limited to CNC lathes, sheet metal equipment,

electronic component insertion machinery, wire cutting and terminating equipment, conveyors, hoists, coil winders, electronic gates, overhead doors, and sump pumps.The individual requires a strong troubleshooting background and PLC programming knowledge.

Essential Functions:

Understand the basic principles of troubleshooting and be proficient at reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams used for troubleshooting as related to manufacturing production equipment

• PLC programming experience
• PLC’s (Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RS Logix5000, Factory Talk View), Functional knowledge with Servo drives, feedback systems, encoders, relay logic control systems
• Experience with equipment operating at 5VDC through 575VAC Three Phase systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of production and facility equipment
• Repair malfunctioning production equipment/machinery and notify appropriate personnel

Using multi-meters, amp meters and ohmmeters, troubleshoot AC/DC/VFD/servo motors, motor controllers, PLC’s and rewire/ identify/replace failed components to include: motors, drives, drive boards, I/O boards, switches, transformers, contractors, relays and fuses

• Programs PLC’s and VFD motors as required
• Able to read and interpret work orders and owner’s manuals
• Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems as related to troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing production equipment
• Knowledge of how to use hand tools and power tools safely
• Repair or replace defective parts while maintaining MRO inventory as required
• Able to communicate effectively, in a professional manner with customers and vendors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Independent and organized work style to effectively manage time and prioritize workload, adapt to change and consistently meet deadlines
• Possess solid analytical/numerical abilities with attention to accuracy/detail
• Understand applicable safety standards and codes
• Ability to navigate CMMS software and other computer software packages

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• An associate degree in Automated Manufacturing or Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent required
• 5 + years of relevant maintenance experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Excellent problem-solving capability
• Physically able to kneel, climb ladders, lift 50 lbs, use forklift, and work from elevated platforms
• Ability to work overtime and be “on call”
• Valid Driver’s License
• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.