Controls Technician

About the role

The Technician – Controls 1 will be responsible for machine programming, controls analysis, diagnosing of control faults and problems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots machine controls
• Cookbook electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
• Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs
• Able to collaborate with other team members
• Able to be innovative and self-motivated
• Able to effectively organize skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Able to effectively solve problems

Physical Requirements

• Sit: 0%
• Stand: 0%
• Walk: 26-50%
• Bend: 26-50%
• Kneel/Squat: 26-50%
• Climb Stairs: 0%
• Crawling: 0%
• Overhead Reach: 26-50%
• Grasp: 26-50%
• Push/Pull: 26-50%
• Fine Manipulation: 26-50%
• Lift up to 50 lbs: 26-50%
• Carry up to 50 lbs: 26-50%
• Push/Pull up to 50 lbs: 26-50%
• Pull up to 50 lbs: 26-50%
• Exposure to Water: 0%
• Exposure to Chemicals: 0%
• Exposure to Weather: 0%
• Exposure to Noise: 26-50%

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Mon - Fri / 11:00p - 7:00a / Some weekends as needed

Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled Friendly

• Veteran friendly