Metropolitan Water District
Automation Specialist
Metropolitan Water District, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems.
Day-to-Day Role:Follow federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies regarding safety and a safe working environment.Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Support automation projects to install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipmentLead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projectsDiagnose and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls problems including non-routine issuesUse Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to diagnosis problemsCompile documents, analyze test data, and perform calculations to determine root cause of problems and the corrective action to takeRead, understand, interpret, draw, and update mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and drawingsPlan equipment utilities layout and install power supply, pneumatic, and data servicesServe as a technical resource for less experienced technicians and maintenance staffTrain other techniciansUse SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order ProcessCore Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:Requires one of the following:
Associate’s degree with an emphasis in automation or related area and three (3) years of automated manufacturing equipment installation and maintenance experience, ORHigh school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of equipment installation and maintenance experience with preferred automated manufacturing experience.
Ability to read, write, interpret, and draw mechanical and electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints.Thorough understanding of the NFPA 70 Electrical CodeAdvanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systemsAdvanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentationAdvanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problemsAbility to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprintsGood verbal and written English language skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related informationMath skills to include decimals, fractions, algebra, and geometryFamiliarity with, or ability to learn various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE)Proficiency with Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power toolsAbility to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
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Day-to-Day Role:Follow federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies regarding safety and a safe working environment.Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Support automation projects to install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipmentLead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projectsDiagnose and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls problems including non-routine issuesUse Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to diagnosis problemsCompile documents, analyze test data, and perform calculations to determine root cause of problems and the corrective action to takeRead, understand, interpret, draw, and update mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and drawingsPlan equipment utilities layout and install power supply, pneumatic, and data servicesServe as a technical resource for less experienced technicians and maintenance staffTrain other techniciansUse SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order ProcessCore Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:Requires one of the following:
Associate’s degree with an emphasis in automation or related area and three (3) years of automated manufacturing equipment installation and maintenance experience, ORHigh school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of equipment installation and maintenance experience with preferred automated manufacturing experience.
Ability to read, write, interpret, and draw mechanical and electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints.Thorough understanding of the NFPA 70 Electrical CodeAdvanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systemsAdvanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentationAdvanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problemsAbility to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprintsGood verbal and written English language skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related informationMath skills to include decimals, fractions, algebra, and geometryFamiliarity with, or ability to learn various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE)Proficiency with Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power toolsAbility to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
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