SUMMARY
A Mechanical Controls Technician is a broadly skilled craftsman that understands the overall operation of mechanical equipment with a thorough knowledge of controls, wiring and testing. Primary duties include building panels from prints, install electrical wiring and assemble components in control panels and industrial equipment. The best candidate can troubleshoot control’s problems and correct either at the plant or at a customer site so travel is required. Formal training in electrical circuits and controls is required or a significant amount of work experience to develop the skills for this job. Knowledge and experience of the following a plus: machine controls applications, machine building, machinist, welding and millwright.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Review and understand electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings and symbols, exploded views, and Bills of Materials for controls and mechanical assemblies
- Understand vendor supplied installation instructions, component set-up and test directions, safety information and special instructions. Make appropriate changes to properly install vendor supplied components based on information supplied.
- When required, define problems and recommend solutions resulting from component installation and mechanical assembly requirements to Project Engineer. This requires a level of problem analysis and solution investigation beyond the simple identification of the problem.
- Follows safety regulations and reports safety violations to management.
- Install controls components and mechanical components in accordance with assembly drawings, vendor instructions and good mechanical practice to ensure basic functionality of all systems prior to Controls Engineer work.
- Develop a material list for installation of components and controls based on NEC and good practice for the tasks assigned. Select and recommend alternative supplies to meet functional requirements within code.
- Develop time line estimates for completion of individual tasks and complete projects. Make adjustments in resources or schedule to meet required deadline.
- Test installed components to ensure they meet the functional and mechanical requirement s of system prior to turning project over to Control’s Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.), Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent from two-year college or technical school); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, diagrams, technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, employees and managers of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical formulas to solve for fundamental sizing of electrical wiring and piping requirements such as volts, amps, area, volume, pressure, power, etc.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
