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Armstrong World Industries Inc Process Control Technician Job in Newark, Ohio
The estimated base salary range for this role is $36.58 - $44.28 per hour. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. Tectum, asubsidiary of Armstrong World Industries and one of eleven North American plants, is looking fora Process Control Technicianto join our Maintenance team located in Newark, OH.Tectum is proud tohaveover 70 years of experience producingwall, roof and ceiling tiles.The primary purpose of this role is to troubleshoot and maintain controls, components, and systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure the highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation. Using advanced training, skills, andexperience, this role provides training for other Controls Technicians, coordinates electrical PM programs, and makes complex changes in PLC, HMI, and AC Drives. Job responsibilities include: Observes all OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Notifies Supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates basic National Electrical Code understanding. Follows Lock-Out /Tag-Out procedures. Troubleshoots machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge of programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLCs and HMI's including electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, etc. Trains and assists technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and calibrate all electrical sensing devices including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight and position sensors, flow, and analytical instruments. Trains and assists technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission a) all electrical control devices including: AC drives, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies, and indicator lights, and b) all DCS/PLC/HMI hardware including: processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed I/O, operator interfaces such as Rockwell PanelView V9-V12, PC based interfaces, and message displays such as Aveva (Wonderware) InTouch. Based on extensive experience of the machine processes and controls systems, makes critical decisions to proactively avoid downtime, quality, scrap, and safety problems. Makes complex program modifications in PLC's logic and HMI's programs to improve equipment performance. Also works with other Technicians and engineers to implement changes on Aveva (WonderWare) InTouch and other SCADA systems. This may also require significant changes to the control equipment and wiring on the machines. Coordinates the electrical preventative maintenance program by identifying items that need regular inspection and replacement, scheduling the tasks and task frequencies required, and following up to ensure the completion and effectiveness of each task. Manages all PLC and HMI programs and changes as well as electrical documentation. Ensures