Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician

Diamond Plastics Corporation

Lubbock, TX

Industrial Automation/Electrical Technician

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Day Shift)

Pay: $35 (+based on experience)

Diamond Plastics Corporation is one of today's leading PVC pipe producers in North America and one of the largest producers in the world. Our business philosophy is to produce products of the highest quality and value for the customer, using the latest technology and procedures to maximize efficiency.

WHY JOIN US

Building our foundation by hiring exceptional talent. Join, Work And Succeed. Our employee benefits packages include:

Competitive pay
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays
Affordable Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
401(k) retirement
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Set up and test equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Understanding of a PLC software and operating systems with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose input / output card failures, and reset run fault errors. RSLogic, Micrologix and Compactlogix knowledge preferred.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
Advise Maintenance Manager regarding product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
Assist with sending defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED.
3-5 years industrial electrician mechanical experience, or 5 years’ industrial electrician experience, or military service in a related electrical field, preferred.
PLC programming/troubleshooting

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