The Controls Technician position will act as a subject matter expert with PLCs, VFD’s, (HMI) and plant operating systems.
You will work directly with maintenance technicians, maintenance operators, supervisors, and managers to resolver automation issues.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Troubleshoot and fix automation and control issues that are causing production issues.
* Capable of performing and executing troubleshooting of equipment automation/instrumentation issues for all automated food processing systems, robotic systems, and transfer systems applications.
* Assist Engineering with updates, changes and testing of new modifications for multiple high-speed food processing production lines.
* Assist with automations implementation, design, and recommendations for existing and future high[1]speed production line projects.
* Perform periodic maintenance of systems.
* Document work completed on maintenance work orders.
* Create work orders for any repairs or follow-up work needed.
* Research, recommend and implement automations improvements for equipment reliability.
* Plan, lead and execute automations preventative maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime.
* Demonstrate creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements.
* Coach and mentor operators, technicians and other peers with automations procedures related to high[1]speed food manufacturing equipment.
* Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades or installations.
* Collaborate with peers and team members to transfer specialist technical knowledge.
* Complete obsolescence study of control systems to identify high risk areas and develop a plan to upgrade obsolete components.
*REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:*
Minimum Two-year degree required: Technical college or equivalent.
*EXPERIENCE:*
* Five (5) years of work experience with automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Experience in control panel design and layout for new production equipment.
* Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD’s, and HMI.
* Experience with SCADA systems.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization.
* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
* Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
* Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center.
* Recommend inventory of automation products.
* Execute additional instrumentation and electrical duties as assigned.
* Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products.
* Knowledge of engineering principles related to automation products.
* Knowledge of suppliers' automation products
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
* Ability to endure daily excessive walking, standing, crouching, lifting (excess of 60lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching.
* Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.
* Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift.
* Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift.
* Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift.
* Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift.
* Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift.
* Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $73,906.
00 - $78,524.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Automation controls systems: 5 years (Required)
* control panel design: 5 years (Required)
* Allen Bradley PLC’s: 3 years (Required)
* SCADA: 3 years (Required)
* electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic: 3 years (Required)
* Food Manufacturing Industry: 2 years (Required)
* VFD’s & HMI: 3 years (Required)
* Automated food processing systems: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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