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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 5 months ago

Control Technician II - Support Operations

Decatur, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., focused on creating good things for life. The Control Technician II will support appliance manufacturing operations by monitoring process parameters, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for troubleshooting, setup, loading, transferring, operating and adjusting processes, and the associated production equipment

Perform routine and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

Complete changeovers as needed; changing dies; and performing manual tool changeovers converting the fixtures to run and trial different size configurations as needed

Work with operations leadership to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines

Work with quality, engineering, maintenance, etc. to help prepare for trials, assist in operations, and handle the disposition of test or scrap materials

Proactively lead the troubleshooting & analyzing of assigned equipment / machines and processes. Implement actions and help document and track processes for improvement

Use technology including PLC’s, smart boards, tv screens, kiosks on the shop floor to monitor equipment

Ability to rotate among jobs within the department and know all aspects of the production process

Maintain a clean work environment and follow all company policies and practices regarding safety and material handling

Utilize a forklift to maneuver parts, materials and dies in the area

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC knowledgeInjection molding experienceTroubleshooting skillsMechanical aptitudeManufacturing setup experienceForklift operationAttention to detailWork independently

Required

High school diploma, GED or equivalent; associate's degree in a technical field preferred

One or more years of experience in a job involving manufacturing machine setup, troubleshooting and mold change, preferably in a high-volume environment

Requires knowledge of PLC and must be capable of making minor adjustments

Must have attention to detail and have ability to work with tight tolerances (+/- .0005 - .002)

Must be able to work independently

Must be capable of working around moving machines, robots, equipment, forklifts, etc

Requires mechanical aptitude and ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships

Available to work weekends and extended hours as needed, as well as shutdowns

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

You must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English

Must pass a background check and drug screen

Must be able to successfully complete physical confirming satisfactory health for job and have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to: Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., with potential heavy lifting up to 75 lbs

Must be able to access required areas pertaining to job including, but not limited to: foam rooms, chemicals, high noise, and other areas of the plant

Job may require the use of a respirator at times; therefore, candidates must complete an annual medical evaluation to safely wear a respirator

Able to operate and troubleshoot the machinery, tools and equipment

Must be capable of obtaining & maintaining Fork Truck certifications/licenses

Exposure to equipment at elevated Temperatures

Must wear all required PPE including steel toed shoes & hearing protection