Automation Controls Technician

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from being one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.
Continental Disc Corporation has 50+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.
Under minimal supervision, and in compliance with company policy, the Automation Controls Technician (ACT) supports the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems and devices. The ACT collaborates extensively with senior automation engineers and leads to learn, document and preserve automation knowledge that goes deeper than the manufacturing procedures. The ACT will maintain and troubleshoot automation setups to support regular production activities and keep high machine uptime.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS:
·Mechanically assemble automation setup to designed specifications.
·Provides setup, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes.
·Works with 3rd party integrators to assist with design and implement automation projects.
·Assists with testing of systems, devices, and instruments.
·Documents testing procedures, and measures and records performance results following established methods.
·Maintains the inventory of supplies and tools used for testing and maintenance.
·Learn and document operator best practices used in fulfilling manufacturing procedures &
processes.
·Collaborate with production management, manufacturing engineering, and cross-functional support teams to identify manufacturing constraints and execute solutions.
·Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
·AS degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or 1-2 years college-level engineering coursework.
TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:
·Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
·Operational knowledge of industrial machinery, including but not limited to lathes, mills, and presses.
·Universal Robotics basic and advanced training or similar collaborative robotics platform.
·3D and 2D CAD/CAM experience, SolidWorks is preferred.
·Knowledge of common industrial sensors and actuators.
·Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
·Ability to use inspection tools and measurement devices, including but not limited to, calipers and micrometers.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting findings to project teams and senior leadership.
BEHAVIORAL:
·Self-developer who is passionate about learning new technologies and skills and applying them in their day-to-day
Responsibilities.
·Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety.
·Attention to detail.
·Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently to meet deadlines.
·Positive attitude.
·Ability to work well with others, including peers, production personnel, management, and outside vendors,
Representatives, and visitors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
·Motor skills sufficient to successfully use a computer and any required inspection tools, measurement devices and
Manufacturing equipment.
·Ability to sit for extended periods of time as needed, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more.
·Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 6 hours per day, and make frequent trips from the office area to the manufacturing area.
·Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
·Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to,
Safety glasses and safety shoes and hearing protection.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities