Automation Technician

JOB-10043244

Anticipated Start Date

Dec. 27, 2024

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client has been in business for 50+ years. A recycling industry leader in manufacturing industrial rubber mats. With over 500 employees in North America, our Client is seeking team players who can exemplify our core values of "RESPECT FOR ALL", "OWN IT", and "RESULTS FOCUSED"- If this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you.

Job Summary

In a manufacturing setting, we want to add an Automation Technician to our manufacturing team in Houston who will be responsible for engineering, testing, maintaining, and supporting automation solutions.

Job Description

• Provide technical automation support during equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain and improve existing plant control systems
• Support response to emergency breakdowns, issues diagnostic, and implementation of quick and effective solutions to minimize production disruptions
• Identify root causes for equipment malfunction and determine corrective actions/preventive measures to increase equipment reliability
• Conduct routine diagnostic equipment checks and calibrate instrumentation, such as flow meters and temperature, and pressure transducers
• Program parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives
• Stay current on technical knowledge and research new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls, and materials for manufacturing use
• Maintain detailed documentation of automation systems, including procedures, changes and configurations
• Adhere to safety regulations, including Arc Flash protection and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Follow company policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and intructions for consistent work across all Client manufacturing facilities
• The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements

Skills Required

• Five (5) years of previous relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of PLCs, HMIs, including advanced programming techniques and configurations. (Experience with BandR Automation, Rockwell Automation and/or Automation Direct)
• Knowledge of VFD and Servo Motor Control
• Knowledge of Industrial Networking. (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powelink
• Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation - Level, Pressure, FLow Temperature, Proximity Sensors, Reed Sensors, Laser Distance and Through-Beam Sensors
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
• Ability to speak, read and write English

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Work Hours: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, with minimal weekend work (as needed)

Pay Rate/Salary

• $85,000 - $130,000 annually

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.