VF Electrical Technician at thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLC in Veedersburg, Indiana

Job Description:

Your responsibilities

Summary

The E-Tech reports to the Corrective Maintenance Group Leader and is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant equipment with regards to electronic components and programming.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment


• PLC programming


• Robotic programming

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments


• Program PLCs and diagnose machine faults/failures related to servos, AC Motion Controls, robotics, VFDs & related electronic components


• Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls


• Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings


• Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off shift activity to ensure proper follow up on machine problems and repairs

Your profile

Qualifications

• Education/Credentials/Certifications
  • Associate's Degree in Electronics/Robotics/Automation curriculum
  
  


• Length of Experience
  • 2-5 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
  
  


• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  
  
  • Knowledge of electronics
  
  
  • Understanding of schematics and program reading
  
  
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
  
  
  • Basic algebraic mathematical ability
  
  
  • Understanding of standard to metric conversions
  
  
  • Excellent oral and written language ability
  
  
  • Ability to follow step-by-step procedures
  
  
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  
  
  • Willingness to learn
  
  
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  
  
  


• Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In terms of movement, the job may require reaching, handling, using fingers, frequent climbing, balancing, feeling, repetitive motions, standing, walking, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and hearing/smelling to perceive sounds or scents that may indicate a malfunction.


• In terms of vision the job may require use of near acuity, peripheral vision, accommodation, and color vision.


• Environmental conditions may include extreme heat, noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.


• Hazards may include proximity to moving, mechanical parts, exposure to electrical components, and occasional working in high, exposed places.


• May require Light Physical Strength*

Your Benefits With Us

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.


• 401K Match


• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.


• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.


• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.


• Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.


• Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.


• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.


• 11 paid Holidays.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

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