Overview
The IEC Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, building, installing, and commissioning various This may include some programming, panel building, trouble shooting and light electrical work. Bonus points for paper industry experience. All employees must act with urgency accountability and flexibility to ensure that the Wescom core values are always followed.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Safely and efficiently troubleshoot electrical systems, including but not limited to:
- PLC troubleshooting and repair
- Drive troubleshooting and repair
- Instrumentation and controls
- Build and troubleshoot logic systems and perform electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair.
- Assist with conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, and troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems.
- Perform repairs and preventative maintenance during routine and extended outages.
- Log and report issues and provide feedback for long-term machine use and efficiency.
- Attend onsite training as required by the company.
- Assist in developing equipment strategies including spare parts stocking, PM (preventative maintenance) optimization, and PdM (predictive maintenance).
- Communicate with operators while troubleshooting equipment.
- Support all assigned projects.
- Be an active safety role model and follow all safety requirements.
Job Description
Live Wescom core values:
- Building Customers for Life
- Serving with Integrity
- Empowering People
- Creating Opportunities
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Willingness and desire to learn and be trained.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office; CAD experience preferred.
- Electrical experience preferred.
Potential Project Roles
- Automation Technician
- Senior Automation Technician
- Automation Foreman
- Programmer
Hours
- Expect 40 hours per week
- Start time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
- Occasional overtime as needed
Career Path
The I&E Technician reports to the Industrial Controls Shop Foreman. Several career paths are available for the right individual, including:
- Advancement to Industrial Controls Supervisor
- Transition to the Industrial Controls field team
- Electrical team for off-site project work
- Safety roles
- Other operational positions
Wescom believes in empowering people and is always willing to train the right person.