Electrical Control Technician – Valparaiso, Ind.
Job Description
UGN, a world class manufacturer of acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America, is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to join our team in Valparaiso, Indiana.
The Electrical Control Technician installs, repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment such as electrical controls, electrical/servo motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and Programmable Logic Controller equipment.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
- Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
- Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections, wear and damage; inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements; adjust or replace defective parts.
- Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
- Lubricate and clean parts to maintain efficient operation.
- Start devices to test performance.
- Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder and metal working tools to make and repair parts.
- Utilize Proteus Data Base system when removing parts from the tool-cage.
- Install power supply wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, presses, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Diagnose and test malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, controls and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires, cables, and parts.
- Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electrical components, such as printed circuit boards.
- Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
- Program automated machinery such as robots and PLC’s; test for malfunctions and verify repairs.
- Communicate tasks completed to team leaders and supervisors before leaving area.
- Plan layout of wiring, install wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
Desired Background Experience
Desired background:
- One year certificate from college or technical school; and minimum 5 years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in Manufacturing environment preferred.
UGN, Inc. offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a state-of-the-art work environment.
For consideration, please submit your resume in Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format.
EOE M/F/D/V
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