Cedar Hill: Microprocessor Technician

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Requirements

The Microprocessor Technician performs maintenance activity for plant electrical, instrument, HVAC, communications, weighing systems, and process control systems.  Skills include knowledge of process equipment, electronics, electricity, computer logic, circuits, pneumatics, and mechanics.

1. Electrically troubleshoot all plant equipment.

2. Train CET’s and continuously mentor CET’s.

3. Assist CET’s as needed.  Assist in scheduling rotating CET positions and fill in for associates on vacation or out sick.

4. Maintain auxiliary equipment as assigned.

5. Identify and implement cost savings projects including repairing electronic equipment and finding alternate vendors for electronic equipment.

6. Manage the boards-repaired-by-vendor process.

Normal hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Schedule will vary based on plant opportunities.  Candidate must be available to work scheduled weekends.

The candidate should have the following qualifications:
•  2 year electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical degree from an accredited school or a demonstrated equivalent.
•  Possess excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•  Be able to read and understand P&ID and electrical drawings.
•  Ability to size conductors as well as install rigid or flexible conduit associated with field instrumentation installations.
•  Basic understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC’s and the I/O’s that interface with the field instrumentation.
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs and be capable of using industrial motorized equipment including lift trucks, boom lifts, etc.
•  Have a basic knowledge of industrial processes to include drive systems, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.


QUALIFICATIONS:  2 YEAR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
Associate must be available to work an 8 to 12 hour rotating shift schedule including weekends.  Pay rate will range from $27.80 to $31.86 with multiple pay levels based upon experience and job service.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.