Job Description

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of electronic controls, such as programmable logic controllers, touch panels, control panels, and respective databases and displays.

Major Functions

* Supports the safety vision to be an incident free site by following all safety rules and regulations at all times.
* Designs, develops and implements electronic controls for plant operation, data collection and analysis, and report generation and graphic display.
* Develops programming interface between manufacturing equipment and programmable logic controllers (PLC) and touch panels.
* Trains managers, maintenance and hourly personnel to properly use control panels and touch panels.
* Trouble shoots PLCs and other electronic equipment and trains maintenance personnel how to trouble shoot the same.
* Develops, tests, and implements new electronic control process improvements.
* Acts as liaison between manufacturing and Information Systems.
* Supports the implementation of new electronic controls for manufacturing equipment.
* Writes operating and troubleshooting guides and procedures.
* Manages installations of various equipment and systems.
* Troubleshoots equipment, recommends corrections, and provides solutions.
* Assists in installation and start-ups of new plants and equipment.
* Improves and/or replaces equipment operating programs.
* Provides onsite training support to plant maintenance and operator personnel.
* Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Knowledge

* 10+ years electro mechanical experience in the ceramic tile industry.
* Must be knowledgeable of ceramic tile manufacturing processes.
* Working knowledge of electronic process control equipment and processes.

Experience

* 10+ years experience in ceramic tile production equipment to include, digital inkjet printers, sorting lines, spray driers, continuous as well as modular mills, kilns, glaze lines and hydraulic presses.
* Experience to include process optimization, programmable logic controllers, electromechanical troubleshooting,
* General maintenance and repair as well as the project management of new equipment installations

Competencies

Must be very detail oriented, organized and a self starter. Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot.

Strong technical knowledge of electro mechanical equipment and machinery, good organizing skills and attention to safety.

Use a common-sense approach to problem solving

Other Pertinent

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ZR

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.