Summary:
The Sun Sentinel, a subsidiary of Tribune Publishing, is seeking an Industrial Electronics Technician to join the team! As an Industrial Electronics Technician you will identify, repair, maintain and perform routine preventative maintenance on the following as applicable and to assure safe working conditions: electrical, electronics, pneumatics, computer systems, plc's and HMI’s used on our High Speed Production Equipment, i.e.: Printing Presses, Inserting Machines and Palletizing and Conveying Systems.
What you will do:
Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking electrical schematics, prints, PLC Ladder logic, repair manuals, or part catalogs, as necessary
Install, wire and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFD’s, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc.
Work on Special Projects (Equipment upgrades, relocations)
Continues to develop knowledge in order to learn the systems in use and stay abreast of emerging technology
Verify, revise and update electrical and electronic, facility and building blueprints or drawings
Quickly diagnose and communicate accurately, fully, and professionally with production maintenance manager regarding priorities, repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time until completion
Evaluate the materials inventory needed for particular jobs and recommend purchases
Record information on work orders and jobs in department logs
Clean and organize shops and all work areas
What you will bring:
High school diploma or equivalent; two-year degree or training in specialized electrical or electronic trade helpful
Basic computer skills
2+ years previous experience in industrial electrical, controls, VFD maintenance and PLC maintenance repair and installation
Journey-level industrial controls maintenance experience only; printing plant experience helpful
Troubleshooting experience
Mechanical & Electrical aptitude and manual dexterity
Who we are:
The South Florida Sun Sentinel, founded in 1910, serves Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Our mission is to deliver the truth every day. We bring you the stories that matter most, written without bias, so you can make informed decisions. The Sun Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism works to protect your interests, help navigate your daily life and tell the stories that connect you with the communities where you live and work. We are headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and are part of Tribune Publishing Company.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TPCO/details/ElectricianR2508
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check, drug screen will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks