Controls (PLC) Technician

Primary Duties

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of Industrial Equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 120/208/480V Motors, 24VDC Control Circuit, Labelers, Robotic Palletizers, Closed Loop Controls, etc.) to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Create, adjust and modify PLC programs on production equipment.
• As well as testing instrumentation and control systems for proper functionality of process equipment.
• Update and create blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Calibrate and repair electronic instruments and coding of production equipment.
• Repair/replace/upgrade PLC’s, Drives, Servo’s, robots, etc.
• Perform programming upgrades on robotic palletizers.
• Act as a Controls Subject Matter Expert and assist with new project installations (PLC platform, instrumentation recommendations, wiring schematics, etc.).
• Afford assistance with preventive maintenance (PMs) on production equipment to maintain efficiency and life of equipment.
• Afford troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing production equipment, provide recommendations or guidance regarding necessary repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in a Maintenance Electrical Technician role in a manufacturing environment or related capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering controls or mechatronics engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with a CMMS / CAM Software required (computerized maintenance management system).
• Project Management experience is desired.
• Experience in food regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to solve root cause of downtime issues.
• Effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• To work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures.

Schedule

Shift hours are somewhat flexible but start time would need to be between 8am and 10am, MON-FRI.

Benefits & Compensation

• Starting wage $33.00 / hour (commensurate with experience and location).
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Legal and identity protection insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Parental Leave.
• Maven Family Planning.