Controls Technician - Weekend (6a-6:30p)
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Summary
Gainesville, United States
Full-time
6+ years
About this Job
What We Do
FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.
Why you should join us
Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!
If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary:
Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants.
Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance.
Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
- Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC’s/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software
- Familiar with PC–based controller/interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system/embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low/high voltage system wiring to board level design.
Position Qualifications:
Education:
HSD/GED Required
Associates or Technical degree preferred, but not required
Experience:
6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Manufacturing Environment
Lift up to 50 lbs.regularly
Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer
Disclaimer:This list does not represent all physical demands.Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
Note:
FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.
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