Controls Technician (Nights 2-2-3 schedule)

Nights: rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 6pm–6:30am.

About the role

As a PLC Technician, you will help transform our Bakery—one of the fastest growing and most loved brands in our category. The transformation is enabled through significant investments in our existing “classic” production lines, as well as recently installed state-of-the-art production and packaging equipment. Our staged transition toward a world-class maintenance program will provide you with the opportunity to install and maintain physical assets, then adopt and implement reliability programs to sustain operational excellence. All maintenance roles offer high-visibility and high-impact opportunities. Proven maintenance leaders, experienced outside contractors, and a high-performing, tenured team of technicians will support your success onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to manage controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist with the development and modification of PLC & HMI programs.
• Provide project engineering support to process areas.
• Provide controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
• Ensure documentation for control/electrical systems and document change control procedures.
• Assist with the development and management of controls-related capital projects.
• Contribute to the determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.
• Work around moving machines—mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.

Requirements

• Understanding of automated industrial machinery, including motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with packaging, conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting basic three-phase motor control circuits and performing breakdown analysis.

Skills

• Troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware.
• Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming using RSLogix5, RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, and DeviceNet.
• Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.
• Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLC controls, networking, and HMI systems.
• Initiate and develop control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability.
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of wiring, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Work environment

• Safety is a top priority; protective gear and training are provided.
• Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking around, or climbing stairs.
• Climate-controlled facility for comfort in all weather conditions.
• Relaxed dress code with safety requirements: comfortable, closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
• Career growth opportunities: many current Operations managers, supervisors, and leads have been promoted from within.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vests on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation (40 hours).
• Paid time off (40 hours).
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance discounts.
• Wellness benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.