Automation Controls Technician

IKO Industries Ltd.
is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials.
IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.
Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.
People like you! Job Description The main purpose for this Automation Technician role is to create, modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
In addition, this role will handle troubleshooting control systems and, when necessary, help to perform work normally performed by an electrician.
This role will also be responsible for making programming backups and executing PM’s as needed.
DESCRIPTION Newly commissioned manufacturing plant specializing in flat roofing products(ISO and TPO).
New controls, new environment - very well lit.
LOCATION 160 IKO Way, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Schedule: Possible Night Shift or Day Shift - Both Available Want Part Time? We could make that available! WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive salary starting Rate: $32.
00-$40.
00 an hour Competitive health, dental and insurance plans Competitive matched retirement savings program The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing Job Responsibilities: Understands and follows all safety regulations and actively participates in plant safety programs.
Executes automation projects of various scope through optimization of existing instrumentation and adding additional controls as needed.
Identifies parts needed for automation improvement projects and coordinates the procurement through purchasing.
Tests equipment for safety, performance, and efficiency.
Uses electrical hand tools and/or voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices.
Selects, installs, configures and calibrates instruments and devices.
Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings, prefer use of CAD or other electrical drawing software.
Commissions and Tunes basic variable frequency, vector, and servo drives and can integrate drives into the PLC and HMI.
Creates, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC and HMI programs.
Trains maintenance and operations on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information.
Develops standard work plans for proper setup and calibration control devices.
Maintains a clean work area.
Position Requirements: Associate degree (A.
A.
) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
Proficient project management skills, basic electrical theory, and troubleshooting techniques.
3 years industrial troubleshooting experience on advanced control systems (drives, PLC , HMI, instrumentation and process.
) preferred.
5 years experience with PLC, Drive, HMI, and instrumentation background, Siemens preferred.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment The physical requirements/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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical systems and around/near energized electrical systems while following necessary safety procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment.
This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.
The employee must be able to inspect equipment and detect equipment malfunctions, as well as utilize tools to repair and maintain equipment.
Employees may be exposed to fumes, odors, and airborne particles.
PPE will be required as necessary.
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, vibration, and confined spaces.
A respirator may be required at times.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, and hearing protection is provided and required to be worn at all times while working in the facility.
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees.
A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.
The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.
We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd.
is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
IKO Industries Ltd.
encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.