UGN, a world class manufacturer of acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America, is seeking a Electrical Control Technician to join our team in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Electrical Control Technician installs, repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment such as electrical controls, electrical/servo motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and Programmable Logic Controller equipment.

Duties and responsibilities include the following: 

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections, wear and damage; inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements; adjust or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricate and clean parts to maintain efficient operation.
• Start devices to test performance.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder and metal working tools to make and repair parts.
• Utilize Proteus Data Base system when removing parts from the tool-cage.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, presses, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnose and test malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, controls and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires, cables, and parts.
• Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electrical components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Program automated machinery such as robots and PLC’s; test for malfunctions and verify repairs.
• Communicate tasks completed to team leaders and supervisors before leaving area.
• Plan layout of wiring, install wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; and minimum 5 years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment preferred.

UGN, Inc. offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a state-of-the-art work environment.

For consideration, please click here to submit your resume in Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format.

EOE M/F/D/V