Controls Tech (Nights)

About the Role

Ensures that all equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires a hands-on, assertive individual to drive continuous improvement activities pertaining to production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems and components for production equipment and machinery.
• Modify ladder logic programming and read/understand ladder logic and electrical schematics.
• Work with Allen Bradley HMIs, PLCs, relays, and logic diagrams.
• Assist maintenance teams with electrical and control support.
• Support, create, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve processing and packaging control systems.
• Reduce equipment downtime and develop plans with Maintenance Manager/Supervisors to further minimize downtime.
• Familiarity with AC/DC motor controls and variable frequency drives.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems for operational improvements.
• Participate in team meetings, foster cohesiveness, and support team policies and programs.
• Identify and resolve areas lacking team cohesion, bringing them to the attention of the team leader.
• Understand and support Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies).
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Proficiency in FactoryTalk, RSLinx, RSLogix 5000, and RSLogix 500.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley HMIs and PLCs.
• Industrial controls experience, with ABB knowledge as a plus.
• Preference for experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Some college and/or technical school graduate (preferred).
• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Physical Activities

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Enter and locate information on a computer, visually verify small print.
• Manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
• Work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, and other PPE as required.