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Instrument & Controls TechnicianGuardian Glass is looking for a motivated Instrument and Controls Technician with a passion for safety to join our team in Corsicana, TX! Instrument Technicians are responsible for performing highly diversified maintenance to production machines and plant facility's equipment, on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic for both troubleshooting and repairs in support of efficiency and allowing our facility to create quality glass that meets our customers' needs.Shift: 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.Operate and monitor automated float glass production lines (glass melting, forming, annealing lehr, cutting, edging, washing, and packaging).Start up and shut down equipment per procedures; perform line changeovers and product grade changes.Monitor process parameters (temperatures, conveyor speeds, atmosphere, level controls) and adjust controls to maintain product specifications and stable throughput.Inspect glass for visual/functional defects and take immediate corrective actions; segregate nonconforming product and notify quality/engineering.Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks and basic mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting; coordinate complex repairs with maintenance team.Execute equipment reliability activities (daily checks, lubrication, filter changes, alignment checks) and report abnormal trends.Follow and contribute to continuous improvement efforts (root cause analysis, Kaizen events, SPC, OEE improvement) to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle time.Maintain accurate production, maintenance, and quality records (shift logs, defect logs, downtime reasons, production counts).Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory policies; use PPE and follow lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space procedures as required.Train and mentor junior operators; participate in shift handovers and cross-functional meetings.One or more of the following:· Associate/Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology· A minimum of two or more years of Electrical/Electronic/Controls troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or military environment· Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints· Experience utilizing electrical test devices such as Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Ohmmeters· Experience in PLC systems, including understanding PLC ladder logic· Experience in computer skills with MS Word and ExcelExperience in Fanuc or Industrial Robotics experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience working within a Power Plant, Pulp and Paper, Converting, Palletizing, and/or Automation Equipment operationsExperience with Servos and Servo ControllersExperience with PLC programming logic and troubleshooting equipment while online with the PLCExperience with systems integration to include advanced PLC troubleshooting experience and understanding Arrays and Servo control within the PLC logicExperience with HMI Programming(5) or more years of manufacturing or industrial experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and Instrumentation equipment

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