Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Controls & Instrumentation Technician
Location: Acton, MA
Week one: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Sunday - 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Week two: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Sunday - 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
TEMP TO PERM
Pay rates should be between $30 - 45/hour. The Manager will determine what's most appropriate after meeting them and asessing their skills
Responsibilities:
• Sound hands-on technical ability with controls infrastructure methodologies including PLCs, Vision systems, HMIs, communications, database management and drives (i.e. servo, VFDs etc.)
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix), HMI programming, Cognex vision systems setup and programming desired
• Strong Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives and motion control (AB & SEW preferred)
• Experience with machine vision is a strong plus (Keyence and Cognex preferred)
• Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts
• SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a plus
• Take a rigorous, disciplined and hands-on approach to maintain equipment and process reliability and execute process improvement activity
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of NFPA 79/NFPA 70E and machine safety standards are a strong benefit.
• Extensive experience with wiring automated machinery.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting control circuits of automation equipment.
• Direct hands-on involvement in installation, start-up, qualification, and debug of new automation.
• Onsite acceptance testing of new equipment under construction at the machine builder’s facility