Description

Job Summary:

The Controls Technician is a critical member of CW’s Maintenance Reliability Team. They are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improving our PLC equipment and other Automated Systems. They will work directly with our Maintenance & Engineering Teams to troubleshoot and support CW’s many production lines and modification requests.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Using automation software for programming and trouble-shooting production equipment
Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors and sensors
Train others on the Maintenance team in the execution of basic electrical tasks
Plan & order materials for specific projects & tasks as well as maintaining shop inventory
Model, implement, and comply with electrical safety rules and related industry regulations
Wire electrical panels from schematics, startup and debug production equipment
Designing and wiring small control cabinet for conveyors and other equipment
Design and write programs for integrating conveyor systems to work with OEM equipment
Program HMIs for integration projects and modifying existing HMI programs to make them more functional for CW
Notified when Major Breakdowns occur to assist in investigating root-cause and repair solutions
Working closely with engineering and maintenance to help with making improvements on production equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Have worked in a mechanical setting; related to food manufacturing is preferred
Knowledge of control programs, HMIs, indirect addressing and arrays, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, RS Logic 500, Studio 5000
Self-starting, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities
Ability to troubleshoot controls and electrical systems with amp meters, voltmeters, tracers, and recording devices
Ability to read electrical schematics, electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and nameplates
Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFD) drives and controls
Must have the ability to work on 3 phase motors, inverters, servos. AC and DC control circuit component trouble shooting ability
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, up to 480V
Ability to connect with a laptop to troubleshoot, program PLC’s & HMI’s
Ability to program VFD’s
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed
Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy. Employee will be required to drive to each of CW’s facilities and will receive a Mileage Expense based on current CW Policy
Will require own set of Tools

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma
4 + years of experience as a Controls Technician, Controls Electrician, PLC Programmer or other related Field Experience
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility, troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems

Food Safety Responsibilities:

Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
Participate in company GMP walks
Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions:

Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks

Physical Requirements:

Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently.
Abilities may include but are not limited to:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools
Bending at the waist
Kneeling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time
Reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to perform skilled work and read meters or gauges
Lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials
Working in cramped spaces
Use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties

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Controls Technician- 1st Shift