Electronic Technician - Brownsville, United States - Saint-Gobain Corporation

Description

Position Description

Job Summary


POSITION SUMMARY

Apply the technical skills necessary to maintain, repair and/or restore all major components of both automated and non-automated machinery throughout the facility.

The position works independently to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and/or modify the Plant's Mechanical, Electrical and Computer driven controls systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (What functions and responsibilities does this position perform to achieve the above summary?)

• Performs general diagnostics, Repairs and preventative maintenance on automated equipment including robotics, Siemens PLC's, VFD, HMI, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics systems.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications.
• Modify, maintain, and install PLC programs, troubleshoot and maintain updated documentation and wiring changes.
• Correctly identify voltage and current nomenclature on equipment. Safely troubleshoot and repair systems using voltages from 12V,24V, 120V, 277V-, and 480V AC/DC circuits.
• Proficient with reading, interpreting, and executing equipment specifications using Manuals, basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and other instructions to accurately assemble and troubleshoot equipment.
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and power systems in compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC). Inspect and understand electrical distribution components (switchgear, panelboards, transformers, other electrical components)
• Support Maintenance team including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Supports equipment installation projects on new and existing production lines.
• Designs and constructs adaptations of component parts or standard parts, as required.
• Fabricates parts as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Informs supervisor and line mechanics of potentially dangerous electrical equipment observed, or faulty instrumentation and corrective actions taken.
• Maintains company required performance and maintenance records for instrumentation and electronic equipment using a CMMS system.
• The incumbent must follow and adhere to proper Arch Flash procedure and Personal Protective Equipment.
• May sub for shift electricians as directed.
• Provide coaching and technical direction to maintenance technicians and helpers as required.
• Comply with ISO Quality Policies as it pertains to the company and job.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for electronic and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the workstation, per 5S guidelines, which includes maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Place waste in appropriate designated, labeled containers and makes sure lids are properly closed after disposal of waste

Examples of waste are:
Contaminated rags, empty aerosol cans, defective lime, etc.

• Report abnormal conditions, such as overflowing barrels and missing identification labels to supervisor in charge.
• Perform SMAT audits when required thought out the year.
• Perform "One Minute to Think" before starting any assigned job task.
• Able to read PPE assessment forms and comply with PPE requirements.
• Bring to management's attention any Environmental, Health and Safety alerts throughout the year by submitting a safety alert form.

Required Qualifications

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties performed occasionally or in addition to essential duties.)

Other duties may be assigned on supervisor discretion.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED (List specific education, experience, training/certifications, proficiencies needed. Must support the essential duties and serve as primary criteria for selecting/rejecting candidates)

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience as an Electronic Technician and must have extensive technical knowledge of electronics as determined through the job selection interview. Individual must have at least five years' experience with electronic, electromechanical Hydraulic and pneumatic industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to integrate Siemens PLC-based code into information gathering systems -Working Knowledge of Ethernet/Device Net/DH+/ControlNet/Remote I/O Systems is desirable.
• Must have Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedural knowledge.
• Successful candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, write and understand English language instructions and communicate in English on technical situations. Must be able to communicate with all levels within the organization. Spanish language is a plus, but not required.
• 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 percents, as well as develop and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision, to coordinate with supervision on all shifts to assure proper communications.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Experience with SAP, PM and TPM is desirable.
• Employee is required to have a current class C driver's license. Employee is required to have a state license for Electronic Technician (Level C- Industrial Electronics and Service).

Additional Description

WORKING CONDITIONS (Indicate amount of travel, unusual work hours/shifts or environmental conditions.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; therefore, protection is required as indicated in the PPE sheet.

Other PPE requirements include safety glasses and steel toe shoes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (List only physical requirements that are essential to the position and/or cannot be easily accommodated.)

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.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift from floor to knuckle and shoulder to overhead. The employee is frequently required to lift from knuckle to shoulder.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear and smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, push, pull and carry; reach with hands and arms, kneel and climb or balance and use arm controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stop or crouch and use foot controls.
• The employee needs to be able to use and maintain the usage of respirator and maintain the annual certification for its usage.
• The employee is required to wear FR (flame retardant) uniforms provided by Saint-Gobain Abrasives.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position as they may be changed at management discretion or in response to business demands.

Company Summary

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration.

Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets.

Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance.

The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, "Making the World a Better Home".

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.