| Location | Pella, IA |
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Advanced Manufacturing Automation will be a member of a highly technical engineering team focused on the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing equipment built internally or externally. This position will be expected to support both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting at all Pella locations. This position will be expected to support and develop advanced technical team members at all Pella locations.
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
Pass drug screen
Pass pre-work ability screen
High school diploma or equivalency
Pass pre-employment tests
Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner
ENVIRONMENT:
Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
Season high temperatures and humidity
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures
Regular/dependable attendance required
Flexibility of work hours including overtime
Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines
Excellent working knowledge of tools, mechanical drives/systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and programmable controllers
Provide support for Continuous Improvement activities
Wire and program systems for equipment/machines
Support and implementation of controls for new and/or existing machines or processes using a variety of hardware components which include PLC's, HMI's, CNC's, PC's, Robotics, motion controllers, and standard industrial controls.
Flexibility to travel - 25% or Greater
Promotes safety through design and actions
Applies advanced computers skills such as AutoCAD, RSLogix, RSView, AlphaCAM & Microsoft Office.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to rotate to other positions as needed
Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned
Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Manufacturing experience is preferred
Formal Technical training preferred
PLC programing experience is required
Job related experience is required
SKILLS: (skills are required prior to entry into the position)
Able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication
Read and interpret blueprints
Accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
Decision making/problem solving skills
Time management
Ability to work with internal and external customers
Presentation/training
Programming
REQUIRED CLASSES
Class
Base
Progression
Class
Base
Progression
AutoCAD
X
X
Industrial Math
X
X
Basic Motor Controls
X
X
Electrical License
X
X
Machine Safeguarding (Online Course)
X
X
Mechanical Troubleshooting
X
X
Mentoring & Training Techniques
X
X
Measurement Technology
X
X
Hydraulics / Pneumatics
X
X
Advanced Motor Controls
X
X
DMAIC Problem Solving Unit 1 (On Line)
X
X
DMAIC Problem Solving Unit 2 (On Line)
X
X
Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading
X
X
Powered Industrial Vehicle - AFI required
X
X
Welding
X
X
PLC 101
X
X
PLC 201
X
X
PLC 301
X
HMI 201
X
X
Drive 101
X
X
Sensors 101
X
X
Robotics 201
X
Robotics 101
X
CNC 101
X
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
Generate up to 90 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day