Senior Electrical Automation Technician

Job Title: Senior Electrical Automation Technician – 12 hour rotating schedule & Night shift openings Location: Kinston, North Carolina Salary: $35-45/hour Job Summary of the Senior Electrical Automation Technician: The Senior Electrical Automation Technician will be at the forefront of enhancing and maintaining the facility's electrical control systems. You will be key in driving automation solutions, from initial setup and programming to ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with the automation team to help shape and refine the long-term technological roadmap for the plant, ensuring we continuously evolve and optimize our systems. Your responsibilities will include securing and maintaining the automation infrastructure, ensuring all software and programs are properly backed up and updated. Utilizing your expertise in electrical controls and automation technologies, you'll provide innovative solutions that address real-world manufacturing challenges, improving our processes and ensuring seamless operations on a daily basis. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Automation Technician:

• Decode complex electrical schematics and user manuals to troubleshoot and maintain cutting-edge equipment, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Solve automation and robotics software issues, applying advanced problem-solving skills to optimize processes.
• Tackle hardware challenges head-on by resolving PLC and touchscreen issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Help with network troubleshooting issues and resolve control networking issues, keeping systems connected and reliable.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain and troubleshoot servers, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operations.
• Help identify and drive automation improvements that elevate processes, making them faster, more efficient, and more reliable.
• Be a key partner to management and engineering teams, offering valuable insights and consulting on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Create engaging user manuals and training materials that empower the team to succeed and improve their technical skills.
• Inspire and mentor maintenance technicians, providing hands-on training and guidance to help them excel in their roles.
• Take ownership of the facility’s electrical and automation documentation, organizing and backing up crucial files (programs, schematics, network info) for quick access and secure storage.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Senior Electrical Automation Technician: Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, required. Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required. Programming experience. RS Logix 5000 experience. Ability to work 12 hour rotating scheduling and night s