Automation and PLC Lead Technician

What you’ll do:

This person will support the Promontory Facility with installations and maintenance of mechanical systems. Modifies and aids in the creations of standards for equipment pneumatic, hydraulic and machinery design.

• Performs installations, repairs and maintenance on production machines and equipment.

• Performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: equipment repair, electrical, and/or automation maintenance.

• Conducts routine periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns on machines and/or equipment.

• Creates and issues trouble-shooting guides, PM instructions, and technical work instructions.

• Works closely with operators and engineering teams to provide feedback and reduce machine downtime.

• Maintains ability to work a full-time schedule.

• Maintains ability to work safely and adhere to all safety standards including LOTO.

• Ability to read schematics on hardwire / relay logic, controls –PLC and industrial PC.

• Ability to be flexible and be able to respond to critical machine down time calls as needed during off shifts, evenings, and weekends. Being able to stand for long periods of time and able to work in hot and cold environments.

• Documents all maintenance activity and assists with root-cause analysis and other downtime reduction activities.

• Services, troubleshoots, and solves production process equipment problems.

What is required:

Vocational Degree in Maintenance and or Automation Technology, 2-year vocational certificate in Automation Maintenance, Minimum of 1 year of experience as a maintenance technician in a large and fast paced manufacturing facility. According to the Safe Explosives Act of 2002, it is unlawful for certain persons to ship, transport, receive, or possess explosive materials. Therefore, you will be required to be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.