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PLC Technician - 3rd Shift: 2024

Description

Kautex is a company where ideas are put into motion by those who are accelerating the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacture of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles, including hybrid vehicle applications, Kautex is expanding its portfolio to offer smart, connected products that enable our customers to fulfill latent consumer needs. From smart tanks to battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous drive vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic

• Read and evaluate electrical schematics

• Troubleshoot using meters, laptop, schematics and manuals

• Motivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivity

• Work independently and take ownership while working in a team environment

• Demonstrate customer focus by continually exceeding customer expectations

• Programming and installation of automation systems and interfacing with other factory control systems (PLC's, HMI's, robotics, drives and computers)

• Modifications and improvements to automation equipment

• Review work orders and receives verbal instructions on job assignments

• Respond to emergency requests for immediate repairs

• Maintains specified records and logs of repairs, maintenance-related activities

• Performs preventative maintenance procedures following established program

• Promotes teamwork in troubleshooting events

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in plastics industry or equivalent

• Experience in optimizing blow molding products or equivalent

• Knowledge about energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)

• Knowledge of relevant quality control schemes

• Knowledge of different measure techniques (z.B. calipers, gauges)

• Knowledge of EHS guidelines

• Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• High school diploma or GED required

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Indiana-Avilla
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Third Shift
Job Posting: 01/23/2025, 7:13:44 AM
Job Number: 329282