Controls Technician - Palmdale, United States - AIT

AIT

Verified Company

Palmdale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops proficiency in the operation of all automation system software/technology based on site location (alignment systems, AGVs, heating solutions, etc).
Provides operations technical support on PLCs, HMIs, and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including PLCs, HMIs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages, test equipment, etc.
Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, fuses, and similar electronic devices.
Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and performs splicing as required.
Receive wiring diagrams, drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines a logical approach to repair problems.
Creates a clear write up and tiein for any problems encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, corrective actions, root cause, and next steps.
Updates and creates documentation for training and knowledge transfer for the supported control systems.
Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation's requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
Promotes and complies with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

Technician Certification or Associates degree in related field required.
Five or more years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration and programming Control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical maintenance.
A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary.
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a Secret security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
Respond and follow up to a customer's inquiry or problem in a timely and effective manner.
Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Work Conditions:

Environment Type**:

Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

Exposure Types:

Cuts and/or burns
Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
Noisy environment

Work Hours:

Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.
Able to work scheduled "off shifts". 2nd, 3rd or split shift if required.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel to AIT or other customer sites.

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.

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances o