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Gerdau · 2 days ago

AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Wilton, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Gerdau is a company that empowers people who build the future. They are seeking an Automation Specialist to install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process, troubleshooting component parts and servicing industrial process control systems.

CommercialConstructionIndustrialManufacturingMining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs advanced PLC programming and HMI programming, networking, and troubleshooting; setup and install hardware; and as necessary evaluate equipment making recommendation for design changes and improvements

Has expert knowledge and understanding, as well as the ability to modify, ancillary systems or equipment used in conjunction with PLCs such as: operating systems, software packages, drives and/or data acquisition systems, taking care to identify the root causes of equipment failure

May check and calibrate plant instrumentation; routinely checks plant equipment, reheat furnace, melt shop electronic systems or other instrumentation

Will document testing of emergency systems for compliance purposes

Will work with analytic software, calculators, meters, and electronic probes in order to diagnose faults in circuitry

Interprets schematics/blueprints at an expert level

Research, specify, and help source equipment, parts, and digital solutions

Works with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment

Plans and assists engineers and plant leadership with projects that involve installation or modification of equipment

Helps in coordinating the activities and troubleshooting of maintenance employees and contractors on assigned projects

Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed

Responsible for training other personnel on electrical systems, PLC’s, HMI’s, networks, process changes, etc

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC ProgrammingHMI SystemsIndustrial AutomationElectrical ControlsData Acquisition SystemsRoboticsBlueprint ReadingMath SkillsComputer SkillsProblem Solving

Required

High school diploma or GED

Must possess strong math, computer, and electrical skills

Must be familiar with a variety of hand tools and be an excellent problem solver

It is critical to have a thorough understanding of equipment including motors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Ability to read blueprints

Advanced knowledge and verifiable training and/or work experience in: AC/DC motor theory, PLC Programming/network configuration, Factory Talk HMI system configuration, Expert drive knowledge, ABB and Rockwell Electrical controls, Data acquisition systems, process cameras, HMI Interfaces

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects

Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching

Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F

Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights

Ability to work a shift schedule, including days, nights, and weekends

Ability to work call ins for emergency work when the plant is down

Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels

Preferred

Associates or bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or Automation technology, robotics, or a closely related technical field

10 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience

Experience working in an industrial environment

Maintain a thorough and working knowledge/understanding of and be familiar with computer science, mechanics, electronics, machinery, human-machine interfaces, and process controls