Automation Technician Level One (Entry Level) $24.89/hr - Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC : Job Details

Automation Technician Level One (Entry Level) $24.89/hrFull-timePixelle Specialty Solutions - Spring Grove Paper Mill is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today's challenging demands.The Automation Technician Level One assists in performing a variety of duties related to the repair of automated systems. This includes maintaining, diagnosing, and correcting micro-processor functions related to AC and DC motor controls, as well as automated control systems and associated peripheral equipment providing process control. This individual is responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others, taking necessary precautions for the protection of equipment in all work areas, and consistently following prescribed safety procedures and techniques, including good housekeeping practices.Job duties also include, but are not limited to:Assists and performs work on electro/pneumatic/digital/variable frequency drive control systems and related equipment in all work areas.Develops control logic for automated systems, including PLC, DCS, and variable frequency drive systems.Reads and interprets all types of electrical/electronic wiring diagrams and keeps abreast of innovations and new techniques in this specialized field.Locates, diagnoses, and corrects problems in automation control and peripheral systems efficiently, following manufacturer's instruction manuals.Uses a variety of tools and test equipment, e.g., amp meters, AC-DC voltmeters, oscilloscopes, digital meters, and computer-based system interfaces and diagnostics.Maintains necessary records and logbooks on performance and operation of electronic equipment.Assists Maintenance Electrical & Instrument multicraft Technicians, Automation Technicians II, III, and Automation Engineers as directed.Assembles and repairs PC-based systems and learns related software necessary for process automated equipment.Crew assignments and duties may vary based on job and skill requirements, as well as available crew personnel to complete the work safely and efficiently.Develops necessary documentation for new projects or replaces existing documentation as changes occur.Assists with the start-up of new or upgraded systems as needed.Attends and participates in training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment and notification procedures should a small, containable fire ignite in the work area.Performs other comparable or related duties assigned, working with other crafts and Engineers assigned to assist Process Automation personnel.A two-year associate degree in electronics, electrical, automation, or a similar degree is required, or a minimum of three years experience as an industrial Electrician/Instrument multicraft Technician or Control Technician. GE Rockwell or other job-related PLC experience is preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.#J-18808-Ljbffr