Industrial Automation Control System Technician  

Job Summary

American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation is looking for an Industrial Automation Control System Technician in Elgin, IL. In this position, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing PLC based electrical control systems, electrical and electronic troubleshooting of CNC turning, drilling, and grinding machines as well as monitoring, modifying, and writing PLC program.

Responsibilities 

  • Plan layout and wire electrical control panel and install on industrial machinery

  • Troubleshoot automated production machinery, identify root cause for trouble and repair as necessary.

  • Diagnose and replace faulty electrical and electronic components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, positions sensing devices, printed circuit boards and PLCs.

  • Connect electric power to machines and equipment, and control wires between machines and monitor equipment.

  • Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.

  • Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems.

  • Work with mechanics and lead persons to diagnose faulty machinery.

  • Able to make simple control system using PLC (i.e Panel layout, wiring and testing).

  • Able to read and make electrical schematic drawings.

Skills and Abilities  

  • Good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Education and/or Experience  

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience and High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 

  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Software  

Physical Requirements  

  • Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.   

  • Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.    

  • This position requires sufficient vision to see details at close range, so the person can pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.   

Other Requirements  

  • N/A

Benefits 

  • A comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holiday Pay, 401k Retirement Plan as well as company paid uniforms and more!

To learn more about this opportunity, give us a call at 847-622-4544.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled, or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.