ConQuip, Inc.

Converting Equipment Specialists

JOB DESCRIPTION

      JOB TITLE: Industrial Controls Technician          

      DEPARTMENT: Engineering   

• JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:    

• The Industrial Controls Technician (ICT) will be responsible for in-house and on-site testing, troubleshooting and repairing of a wide variety of industrial equipment including printing, mailing, converting, laminating, coating, conveying, packaging and similar equipment.

• The ICT will be responsible for the in-house, pre-installation testing of engineered control systems. The ICT will assist system design engineers with on-site startup and commissioning of engineered control systems.    

       Examples of control systems the ICT will service include

• AC and DC motors and drives,
• Servos
• Web tension controls
• Temperature controls
• Air and hydraulic pressure controls
• Relay logic and programmable logic controllers
• The ICT will also be responsible for service of entertainment laser power supplies and accessories.

• The ICT must supply own hand tools and multi-meter
• After hours on-call
• Prompt response to customer trouble calls (typically one hour or less)

      REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

      Reports To: Engineering Manager   

      REQUIREMENTS: 

        Education:

                Required:        High school or  higher degree

                 Preferred:       AS degree Tech School or College

       Licensing/ Registration/ Certification:

                Required: Valid California Drivers

                                Current Automobile Insurance

      Experience:

               Required:        2 Years Related Experience

               Preferred:       5 Years Related Experience

      Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ability to create accurate schematics of existing circuits
• Ability to use a variety of test instruments such as DMM, oscilloscope, megger, function generator, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits to component level, with or without schematics
• Good diplomatic and communication skills when dealing with customers
• Paperwork and maintenance record keeping
• Experience in PLC programming
• Experience with AC & DC motor drives and controls
• Ability to maintain a calm analytical attitude and make sound decisions when confronted with agitated customers, noisy environments, complicated problems and extreme time constraints.

       Physical:

       Body positions:    Standing, sitting, kneeling, lifting 50+ lbs.

                                      Standing, walking and climbing to inspect customer equipment and take field measurements.

                                     Sitting and operating a computer

       Body movements: Maneuverability throughout facility, working on a ladder.

       Body Senses: Sight and touch for safety.

       Mental:

           Mathematics: Addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals. The Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer and dial caliper.

          Language: This position requires the ability to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers,     

                             customers, and vendors.

          Reasoning: Being able to determine the importance of data and how it may (or may not) apply to ConQuip business. A master technician IV must

                              possess the ability to trouble-shoot and rectify any mechanical problems that might arise in a cost effective manor.

          Working Conditions: Work will be primarily performed in house environment. May require some travel for on site installations.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

• Interaction with Engineers, Draftsmen and fellow employees to facilitate a projects completion

• AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping current on weekly tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

• Striving to maintain ConQuip Employee Expectations as listed in the ConQuip Employee Expectations and Safety Manual.

• DUTIES AND TASKS

• Weekly progress reports to Engineering Manager
• Seek guidance and direction as necessary to perform duties
• Make Prompt informed decisions
• Use good Judgement
• Follow all company procedures and policies
• Maintain cooperative working relationships
• Always make affective use of time
• Take initiative to recognize and perform needed tasks that may not be specifically assigned
• Reliable attendance
• Provide advance notice of time off
• Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Engineering Manager

• MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

           Performance is measured by project profitability, customer satisfaction,

         and timely completion.  Through put, measured in total project dollars over time will be compared to experience.

         other project engineers of comparable