Process Automation Technician

Company: Behr Process Corporation
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!Now offering a $2,000 sign on bonus* for all new hires in operations!! Apply today to take advantage of this limited bonus!Along with the sign on bonus, this position also offers:* Participation in the quarterly bonus program* Holiday bonus programNot only does Behr have great monetary benefits, some of our other benefits are:* 15 days of vacation (ETO) earned in the first year of employment* 10 paid company holidays & 1 paid floating holiday* Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment* Participation in a 401(k) program, with matching company contribution* Facility with a strong safety recordDon't miss out on these great benefits! Apply today!*$1,000 of the sign on bonus is paid out on the first paycheck and the second $1,000 is paid out after 90 days.JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:

• Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting all facilities
• Deploy, monitor and maintain automation hardware, operating systems and application software
• Ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure
• Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations
• Installs and configures new hardware and software
• Provides user training and support as necessaryESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Resolve related problems, exercising good technical judgment in planning and organizing hands-on efforts.
  • Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting manufacturing plants
  • Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts. Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations
  • Plan facility improvements for effective equipment utilization and product processing.
  • Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Assist in the procurement; integrate new equipment and modification of automation software and equipment for material handling, production processing and packaging equipment.
  • Promote cohesion between groups within the department and across sites
  • Supporting System Administrators and customers
  • Participate on project teams as required
  • Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
  • Monitors and maintains current back-up of all critical data.
  • Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and established guidelines.
  • Develop new programs, modify or edit existing programs for control processors and HMI's.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain and control current back up programs for all control processors and HMI's for your facilities.JOB QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience requiredMinimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controlsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION:Supervisory skills to lead technical/maintenance peopleMust have process/production experience in a batch chemical production environmentExcellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skillsExtensive knowledge of PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies, including in depth knowledge of RSLinx, RSView, DeviceNet, Ethernet and other network based I/O systemsProficient in programming and modification of new and existing PLC's and HMI'sAbility to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors and managementAbility to direct supervisors and staff to employ corrective proceduresAbility to prioritize and interpret work requests and work ordersAbility to organize, plan and schedule preventative and ongoing maintenance work to avoid disruption of production operationsAbility to develop training material and provide training to management, maintenance technicians and usersMinimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel out of state (10%)Ability to work flexible schedules when required, which may include weekends and holidays.#ZR#MFGNHCompany: Behr Paint CompanyShift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range: $77,200.00 - $121,363.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.E-Verify Participation Poster:E-Verify Right to Work Poster: &

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