Sr Controls Technician (Days 2-2-3 schedule) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

About the role

As a Sr PLC Technician, you won’t just maintain old equipment—you’ll work with the latest, most advanced technology out there. Say goodbye to outdated machines and hello to a state-of-the-art environment where your expertise will help shape the future. If you’re looking for an exciting, hands-on role in a high-tech facility, this is your moment to make an impact and build something incredible with us!

Responsibilities

• Provides input to managing the controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval and training for packaging and processing equipment.
• Aids in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
• Aids with the development and modification of PLC & HMI programs.
• Supports project engineering support to process areas.
• Supports controls support for the manufacturing facility and assists plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
• Ensures documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.
• Contributes to determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.

Requirements

• Understanding in automated industrial machinery, which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, etc. and hydraulic and pneumatic systems;
• Packaging, conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes;
• PLC trouble shooting;
• Electrical and mechanical drawings;
• Installation and troubleshoot basic three phase motor control circuits;
• Breakdown analysis as well as the following:
• Ability and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware;
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks;
• Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s);
• 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;
• Reading blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance leadership skills;
• Experience with outside contractors;
• A high-performing, tenured team of technicians to support onsite success.

Skills

• Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent;
• Industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks;
• Programming languages relevant to PLCs;
• Control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability;
• Wiring, Hydraulic Systems, and Pneumatic Systems knowledge;
• Reading blueprints and schematics.

Benefits

• Military and civilian veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• Holiday pay (11 paid holidays).
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.