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Industrial Automation Control System Technician ( 1st and 2nd shift)

Company: NTN Bearing of America
Location: Elgin
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Description Due to continued growth, American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation has an opening on 2nd shift. As an Industrial Automation Control System Technician, you will have the opportunity to use your mechanical aptitude and American NTN will offer a career path! We cross-train our co-workers, develop your skillsets, offer participation in our committees, seek our co-workers' input on process improvement and promote from within. In support of our co-workers, we offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes company paid uniforms.

American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation has been in business over 100 years with more than fifty plants worldwide and is the third largest bearing manufacturer in the world. We serve numerous industries to include Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Automation and Wind and Energy among others. As an organization, we value and encourage community involvement. The American NTN Bearing team has volunteered at numerous community events to include Week of Giving, Blood Drives, Bike Rides, Nature Centers and Food Banks. For more information regarding our organization, please visit us at www.ntnamericas.com.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Automation Technician will repair PLC based electrical control system. Electrical and Electronic troubleshooting of CNC turning, drilling and grinding machines. Monitor modifies and write PLC program. Plan layout and wire electrical control panel and install on industrial machinery. Good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


  • Troubleshoot automated production machinery, identify root cause for trouble and repair as necessary.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty electrical and electronic components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, positions sensing devices, printed circuit boards and PLCs.
  • Connect electric power to machines and equipment, and control wires between machines and monitor equipment.
  • Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings. Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems.
  • Work with mechanics and lead persons to diagnose faulty machinery.
  • Able to make simple control system using PLC (i.e Panel layout, wiring and testing).
  • Able to read and make electrical schematic drawings.


    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience

    Associate degree or equivalent experience and High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

    Language Skills

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Computer Skills

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hard hats, steel toe safety shoes, and safety glasses are required in all production areas. Hearing protection is encouraged and may be required in specific areas.


    Job: Electrical Primary Location: Illinois-Elgin-1500 Holmes Organization: Operations : Job Posting: Sep 14, 2021, 8:13:51 PM Contact Name - External: Rachel Castro

Keywords: NTN Bearing of America, Elgin , Industrial Automation Control System Technician ( 1st and 2nd shift), Professions , Elgin, Illinois

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