Automation Controls Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Canaan, CT (Job ID 9316234)

Description

Automation Controls Specialist - Canaan, CT 
 

Full Time / Direct Hire w/ Benefits - Pay Rate: $35/hr to $45/hr

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Understanding and experience with PLC programming, experience Allen-Bradley a plus.
• Experience working with electrical drives and robotics a plus. General PC skills required.
• Strong Electrical Troubleshooting Skills (reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic solving / Robotic systems and Vision systems)

SUMMARY

As a member of the controls group, the Controls Specialist will provide direct support direct electrical support for existing and new production equipment. This includes:

- Identifying and implementing corrective actions for equipment for improved performance.

- Assisting the electronic technicians with troubleshooting.

- One of a group of plant controls specialists who are SMEs for technical direction.

- Support and coordination with the manufacturing team to improve overall equipment operating efficiencies. Supports efforts for continuous improvements of safety, quality, and cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Focus on production equipment: identify critical issues on equipment that are negatively affecting performance, formulate corrective actions to these issues, and implement these actions in a timely manner.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality, and technical procedures in the process.
• Act as a controls resource for manufacturing projects, or assist the controls specialist in project support.
• Proficiency in electrical design, machine controls, programming, and troubleshooting highly desired, with knowledge of established safety standards.
• Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery.
• Flexibility for shift coverage required, as needed for business requirements and requested by the supervisor.
• Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status.
• Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs.
• Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Availability to respond to occasional calls on nights and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities

• An active member of the manufacturing team to drive performance.
• Critical member of a multi-functional teams focused on new process and new equipment design, build, and installation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical related field.
• Required: Certification (Any schooling for electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years Electrical Troubleshooting such as reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic solving or Robotic systems and Vision systems.

Knowledge:

• Controls – Understanding and experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming a plus. Experience working with electrical drives and robotics a plus. General PC skills required.
• Machinery – A background in electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting them, especially in a manufacturing environment, is a plus.
• Documentation – Must be diligent in daily use of machine logs to record the work performed.
• Reliability – Electronic technician coverage is vital to plant operations, must be very reliable.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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