PLC Controls Technician / Engineering Technician I

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things - and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares - about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary

This position supports the industrial maintenance and engineering teams on the respective shift on the production floor. The engineering technician applies skills learned on job as an industrial maintenance technician role and knowledge learned in engineering / technology degree program to ensure production equipment is kept up and running.

Position Responsibilities

• This position includes and expands on the job requirements of the Industrial Maintenance Technician II role.
• In addition, the Engineering Technician will provide tactical and strategic guidance on the floor and support equipment uptime and maintenance through effective diagnostic trouble shooting and maintenance intervention.
• Consult regularly with engineering, maintenance and production plant leadership to ensure effective focus of shift maintenance team on safety and production.

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to use computer based diagnostic programs such as PLC viewers, encoder setups, hydraulic systems tuning, etc.
• Excellent hands-on skills as evidenced by a minimum of 3-5 years as a professional industrial maintenance technician and / or evidence of successful completion of a recognized training program covering multiple skilled manufacturing disciplines.
• Industrial Maintenance knowledge and skills including but not limited to:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of various equipment (drills, saws, hand tools, electronics, welder, torch, etc.) and a variety of maintenance equipment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative in the problem solving process.
  • Ability to keep track of multiple maintenance requests in fast paced environment.
  • Ability and willingness to successfully complete the 24-hour Haz Mat training refresher course provided by the company and adhere to appropriate procedures.
  • Understand, comprehend and comply with the Lock Out Tag Out procedures with all equipment
  • Understand, comprehend and comply with all safety programs and policies
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, Digital Electronics, PLC trouble shooting, and applies knowledge and principles to troubleshoot
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and supportive to meet changing work demands.
  • Strong communication and a service mentality as evidenced in providing frequent and actionable updates/status of equipment.
  • Basic math, reading and writing skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Accuracy in measuring.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Verifiable successful work experience as an industrial maintenance technician supporting a high volume, 24 hour manufacturing operation
  • Ability to map out and communicate the troubleshooting process
  • Ability to use basic pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical controls to repair machinery and/or implement new machinery
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible in their work assignments/schedules and supportive to meet changing work demands Eager to learn new processes, systems and equipment and willing to invest resources in their own vocational development.
  • Collaborative - thrives in a fast paced team environment

Education and Certification

2 Year Associates Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering

Compensation Range for the Position:

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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