BorgWarner · 2 hours ago
Controls Technician, 1st Shift
Seneca, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBorgWarner is a company focused on providing technical support to manufacturing processes. They are seeking a Controls Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Follow all safety policies, procedures and protocols while servicing, installing or maintaining equipment
Perform all work in accordance with company policies and procedures, OSHA/EPA requirements and regulations
Work with engineering staff and outside vendors regarding equipment installation, upgrades, and parts.to develop equipment and controls for new products as well as improving existing equipment (cycle time, scrap reduction, improved quality, etc.)
Perform preventive maintenance as assigned which includes, but is not limited to repair, diagnose, clean, lubricate, upgrade manufacturing equipment, glue dispensing equipment, plasma treat equipment, slide actuators, hoist, conveyors, etc
Provide support to troubleshoot and recover any problem with robots on the production line
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned), on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems. Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations
Inspect, monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery
Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric, and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime
Inspect, service, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated equipment, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, electrical systems, telemetering devices, monitoring instruments, and control instrumentation. Servicing and maintain equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production related equipment
Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, boom lifts, pallet jacks or other industrial trucks
Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information in accordance with SOP’s
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Maintain a 5S compliant work area while completing tasks related to maintenance, repair, or installation
Determine serviceability of parts and components by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Fabricate simple repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
Willing to work non-traditional hours including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call availability. Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations
Perform other duties as required
Overtime may be required
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to follow all safety policies, procedures and protocols while servicing, installing or maintaining equipment
Ability to perform all work in accordance with company policies and procedures, OSHA/EPA requirements and regulations
Ability to work with engineering staff and outside vendors regarding equipment installation, upgrades, and parts
Ability to perform preventive maintenance as assigned which includes repair, diagnose, clean, lubricate, upgrade manufacturing equipment
Ability to provide support to troubleshoot and recover any problem with robots on the production line
Ability to ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements
Ability to inspect, monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery
Ability to perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery
Ability to inspect, service, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated equipment
Ability to operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders
Ability to complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
Ability to maintain communication with other departments, management and employees
Ability to ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format
Ability to assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory
Ability to maintain a 5S compliant work area
Ability to determine serviceability of parts and components
Ability to fabricate simple repair parts
Willingness to work non-traditional hours including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to perform other duties as required
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform repetitive motion activities
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
Ability to wear personal protective equipment
Good hand dexterity, hearing, and vision
Punctual attendance to work is required
Ability to travel up to 20% for training
Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering specialties or equivalent work experience
High School diploma/GED or basic skills assessment
2+ years of maintenance experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic electrical repair
1-year minimum experience on a variety of equipment
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
Experience with troubleshooting basic electrical systems
Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic system components
Professional experience in maintenance and with automated systems
Working knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools
Experience with basic robotics, robotic controls, and vision systems
Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple functions
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
Strong critical thinking/problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Intermediate mathematics skills
Preferred
Education: Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering specialties or equivalent work experience
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
2+ years of maintenance experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic electrical repair
Company
BorgWarner
BorgWarner is an automotive supplier of mobility solutions for the vehicle market.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationAdvanced Propulsion Centre UKUS Department of Energy
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-04-19Grant· $1.86M
2023-03-24Grant
Leadership Team
Frédéric Lissalde
Retired, CEO of BorgWarner Inc.
Joseph Fadool
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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