LOCATION: Tooele, Utah

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM

 

Job Summary 

This position monitors and improves the control system reliability of automated production equipment. When production system performance falls below acceptable levels, they must support troubleshooting efforts to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. A successful controls technician has a keen eye for details and good mechanical/electrical aptitude. 

This job will require overnight travel up to 10% of a calendar year, which will include travel to other Carlisle facilities and trainings. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Process and production equipment troubleshooting.  Lead troubleshooter for higher level electrical/automation issues on their respective shift.  Perform training for personnel on their respective shift on the various electrical/automation systems throughout the plant  Support, provide training, and conduct audits for the plant’s Lockout/Tagout program  Install, maintain, repair, or replace control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs components etc. as needed.  Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards.  Monitors significant plant downtime events and initiative problem solving activities.  Support implementation and improvement of existing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.  Supports equipment installation coordination/supervision associated with facility needs.  Support procurement of replacement and upgrade hardware, as needed.   Perform needed maintenance, repair or rebuild/calibration of electrical control components and direct support of production operating needs.   Communicate issues and potential required changes with Controls Engineer.  Evaluate electrical equipment operation and suggest necessary action when malfunctions occur, or improvements are needed.  Daily monitoring of various plant utilities that can include chiller, air compressor, security system & fire protection system.   Complete process and preventive maintenance work orders.  Capture and communicate associated data.  Maintain plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, automated controls and pumps.  Troubleshoot electrical control issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment.   Install and monitor current monitoring systems.  Maintain and enhance hardware and software knowledge to ensure up-to-date troubleshooting capabilities.  Work with mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to help develop their control skills.  Execute projects on an as needed basis.  Assist mechanical and electrical technicians with preventive maintenance, breakdowns and work orders as needed.  Other duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, sequential function charts, etc.).  Should be comfortable working with CMMS, SAP, MS programs, and electrical codes such as NEMA.  Must be able to practice safe work conditions around all electrical equipment.  Skills: Proficient in working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, level controls, AC/DC drives, VFD, etc.  Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills. Should be adept at producing and interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings.  Abilities: Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments in troubleshooting control systems.  This job requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across shifts and departments. 

Education and Experience:  

Required:  High School Diploma or GED 

and 

Technical School Degree  in lieu of technical degree, industrial maintenance certificate (PLC, Machine Logic, etc.) or select technical military certificate 

or 

Three (3) plus years of experience working as a control technician in an industrial manufacturing environment  Preferred:  Experience working with Allen Bradley controls 

Working Conditions: 

Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility.  Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.  Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.  Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points  Noise of industrial machinery  Typically, 40 hours per week with rotating overtime and on call as required  Days/shift vary based on facility need  Fast paced 24/7 operation  

Physical Requirements:  

 

OCCASIONALLY 

FREQUENTLY 

CONTINUOUSLY 

(0-30%) 

(31-60%) 

(61-100%) 

LIFTING OR CARRYING 

1-10 LBS 

 

X 

 

11-20 LBS 

 

X 

 

21-40 LBS 

 

X 

 

41-50 LBS 

X 

 

 

51 OR MORE LBS 

X 

 

 

PUSHING OR PULLING: 

1-40 LBS 

 

X 

 

41-50 LBS 

X 

 

 

51 OR MORE LBS 

X 

 

 

BENDING OR STOOPING 

 

X 

 

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL 

 

X 

 

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES 

X 

 

 

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS 

 

 

X 

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) 

 

X 

 

WALKING 

 

 

X 

STANDING 

 

X 

 

SITTING 

X 

 

 

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES 

X 

 

 

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) 

 

 

X 

VISION 

 

 

X 

HEARING 

 

 

X 

DEXTERITY 

 

 

X 

HAND EYE COORDINATION 

 

 

X