Electrical Instrumentation Controls Technician Jobs in Decatur, GA

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Your role at Clorox:

Are you an experienced Electrical Mechanical Technician looking for an exciting opportunity? The Clorox Company is seeking a talented Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician (EIC Tech) to join our dynamic team at our Atlanta Main facility. Here, we use state-of-the-art packaging equipment and utilities to manufacture and distribute our renowned Clorox Cleaning Home Care and Laundry products. As an EIC Technician, you will ensure the smooth and safe operation of all electrically controlled devices in our facility.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Excellent Compensation: Starting hourly rate of $40.17
Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future with 401K+
Supportive Team: Collaborate with skilled professionals in a positive and inclusive work environment.

In this role, you will:

Safety is a core value at Clorox. Therefore, all employees must perform all work in accordance with OSHA and Clorox safety standards at all times. This is to include following all basic electrical safety rules, all Clorox and Plant safety rules, and constantly evaluating work being performed and eliminating the risks associated with it. Further, correct any unsafe conditions that exist in the equipment under his/her care.

• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems throughout the plant. This includes taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors, and determining the health of valves. If a problem is found, determine the proper course of action, and safely implement it.

• Troubleshooting PLC problems. This includes connecting to the PLC, determining what component in the PLC or external to it is not functioning properly, determining the course of action, and safely implementing it. To do this, the technician needs to have a thorough understanding of the programs in the plant, the controls associated with each system and all the PLC product lines we use.

• Troubleshooting motor and motor control problems. This includes determining if a motor, a motor starter, run relay, VFD or servo motor is functioning properly and is configured properly. If there is a problem, determine the proper course of action and safely implement it. The technician needs to have a thorough knowledge of all VFD's, and Servo motors used in the plant.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical equipment including but not limited to: motors (all types), starters, breakers, transformers, isolation switches, relays, fuses, resistors, air conditioning, valves, AC Drives, DC Drives, electrical cable, fiber optic cable, coaxial cable, conduit, receptacles, PLCs, heaters, control panels, lights & lighting panels, distributive controls, UPS, fire & emergency alarms, utility controls, disposal of bulbs, and other hazardous material.

• Troubleshoot problems with HMI's software and hardware. Isolate the problem, determine the proper course of action, and safely implement it.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation equipment including but not limited to: transmitters (all types), valves, I/P, positioners, actuators, dampers, flow meters, and level sensors.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain mechanical equipment including but not limited to pumps, pump & motor alignment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyors.

• Troubleshoot control network problems. Understand the architecture and parameters of the network for PLC's and Process databases and be able to fix the problems that will arise. This is to include wiring problems, corrupted file problems, failed component problems, and set-up problems.

• Troubleshoot problems with quality inspection systems, case coding, and bottle coding systems. Determine proper course of action and safely implement it.

• Maintain all electrical prints for all the systems that have been assigned. This is to include a copy at the panel, a copy in the central library, and a copy in a software format on the network. Ensure any modifications are reflected on all three copies and the revision date, reason, and person modifying are recorded.

• Maintain all PLC programs for all the systems assigned. This is to include a copy at the panel, a copy in the central library and a disc back-up of the program.

• Maintain all parameters for all VFD's and HMI's for the systems assigned. This is to include a copy at the VFD or HMI location, a copy in the central files and a copy in a software format on the network.

• Determine all the parts needed for the systems assigned to him/her, determine their criticality, and ensure needed parts are in stock.

• Provide electrical support to capital and internal projects. This is to include job walks, prints, job scopes, managing contractors and participating in meetings. Further, drive upgrades to the control systems in the plant.

• Ensure compliance with the Controls Change Management System where non-emergency changes are approved and documented prior to the change being made.

• Assist with training and sharing knowledge, experience, and learnings with other team members.

• All paperwork must be completed, entered on the computer, and turned in daily before leaving.

• Clean the work area after each job (no oily rags, loose nuts and bolts, metal shavings, pieces of wire, etc.). Also clean your workstation daily.

• Maintain proper tools in good working condition - request new items as needed.

• Perform basic mechanical work as needed; learn mechanical skills as needed.

• Ensures that safety needs are given a top priority in all work performed.

What we look for:

Candidates for the position will be evaluated in five areas - technical aptitude, education, work experience, performance, and leadership skills. There will be an onsite interview to evaluate these areas via aptitude tests, face to face interviews, and/or hands-on skills assessment.

Strong knowledge of the following:

• Electrical Safe Work Practices

• AC and DC Electrical Theory

• Reading Electrical Prints and Control Schematics

• Motor Control

• PC Hardware and Software

• Computer Networks

• HMI Systems

• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Valves

• Photo Eyes

• Proximity Sensors

• Limit Switches

• Breakers

• Fuses.

Knowledge and ability to be able to troubleshoot the following systems properly and safely:

• Control Panels Using Relay Logic

• Cam Driven Switch Boxes

• Heat and Humidity Control Systems

• Process control valves

• Pneumatic Control Systems

• Hydraulic Control Systems

• Case and bottle Coding Systems.

Knowledge of and ability to interface with and troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely. Such items include, but are not restricted to:

• Motor Starters

• Run Relays

• Variable Frequency Drives

• Servo Motors and Controls

Knowledge of and ability to interface with and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC's to include the following:

• Connecting to the PLC

• Reading/Modifying Ladder Logic

• Diagnosing Hardware Problems

• Diagnosing Software Problems.

Education and Work Experience:

• Industrial experience with fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, blow molders, and/or other automated packaging equipment are not required but are considered highly desirable.

• OR successful completion of a two (2) year college curriculum in technical areas.

• OR vocational school certificates of completion of training in mechanical/electrical technical areas. Other vendor courses electrical/controls are desirable and may be considered as experience. Wide exposure to various technical areas during past work experiences will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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