What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Controls Technician position at KOST USA, Inc.?
KOST USA is looking for an Electrical Controls Technician to join our team. We are looking for a self-motivated, punctual, professional, and organized individual who enjoys detailed work and a fast-paced environment. This position is critical to our operation and is an integral part of the Operations Maintenance team.
The Electrical Controls Technician will carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the buildings, and grounds; specializes in electrical control systems of automated equipment and assists with program control sequences, control devices and their interface with the Building Automation Systems.
Team Members are eligible for a full benefit package, paid holidays, and PTO.
Company Info:
KOST USA, (“KOST”) part of the Recochem family of companies is a manufacturer, supplier, and marketer of antifreeze and functional fluids in the United States. The acquisition of KOST USA (KOST) by Recochem, a leading Canadian global manufacturer and seller of transportation fluids, has strengthened our position as a leading supplier to the automotive and heavy-duty transportation fluids market across North America.
At KOST USA - It's more than business...it's personal.
Why you'll love working for KOST USA:
- Competitive pay.
- Growing company with room for growth and development.
- Competitive benefits as well as PTO and 401(k).
- Ability to be a part of a collaborative team that focuses on continuous improvement, taking pride in the quality of our work, and creating a fun and positive work environment.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance on all facility equipment according to maintenance schedule.
- Provide feedback to improve our PM system and Process.
- Fix facility and equipment problems as they arise.
- Work directly with maintenance vendors as needed. Contact and schedule vendors, request purchase orders, and order parts. Answer vendor questions. Work with vendor to ensure that projects are completed safely, accurately, and according to schedule.
- Be accessible to the KOST team by carrying a radio and communicating with Team Members as needed.
- May be required to train operators as needed.
- Support production as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications/Skills:
- High school diploma and five years of experience in a similar role.
- Mechanical skills - Competent in the proper use of hand tools and power tools. Competent in basic fabrication skills such as welding, cutting, and grinding. Competent in basic plumbing skills such as fitting PVC pipe, copper pipe, and other common plumbing materials.
- Basic electrical skills - Familiar with voltages up to 480v, able to detect voltage with a meter, able to check fuses with a meter, and able to troubleshoot basic control circuits.
- Experience in Controls Programming and Industrial Controls Technology or equivalent education in a related field, preferably 2 or more years.
- Proficiency in PC operating skills and Microsoft Office software applications).
- Experience calibrating and interfacing with analog transmitters, VFD's, load cell systems, etc.
- Experience with AB PLC platforms (programming, configuring, etc.).
- Experience with Servo Control Systems.
- Experience with Robotic Control Systems.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use tools or controls and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to heat or cold and risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
KOST USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled individuals.