Electrical Technician

Department: Maintenance                                             

Job: Industrial Controls Technician

Base Rate: $44.18-$45.28 Per Hour based on skill level

2nd shift 3pm-11pm w/ flexibility for 3rd shift 11pm-7am 

The Industrial Controls Technician will:

• Provide and coordinate production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support as needed with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams (become that first line of support for advanced troubleshooting activities)
• Coordinate facility, trade and OEM-service contractors, certifying that work requested is performed as expected while conforming to PAD safety standards. Become one of the in-house experts on both the facility and our production operations
• Serve as the gatekeeper of all control and electrical drawings and primary electrical/controls resource. Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging and building systems, edit and write PLC programs, create/modify HMI screens, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
• Collaborate on team projects to problem-solve and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE, safety, quality and work environment
• Focus on equipment reliability and seek out opportunities to drive manufacturing capacity and capabilities within the factory

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with automation and controls, with at least 2 years of experience working in a consumer-packaged goods or related industry manufacturing + production environment
• Demonstrated, independent execution of electrical or automation projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot complex PLC programs and HMI programs and read electrical schematics
• Proven, working knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming software
• Working knowledge of high-speed packaging equipment and have some experience with mechanical / pneumatical functions and operations
• Demonstrated competence handling and troubleshooting basic mechanical related issues at times
• Strong coaching, training and teamwork skills, organization and experience working with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
• Capable of handling stressful situations and being able to adapt to urgent production focused needs if they arise
• Capable of working extended hours and weekends as needed
• Support TPM & S5 Initiatives

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Dental, Vision and medical insurance starting day 1 of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Wellness programs and incentive credits, gym membership reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Company paid disability insurance
• 401k, 6% company match plus an additional 2% company paid
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Company provided safety boots & coveralls after 120 days
• Variable Incentive Program (VIP)
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• Employee & dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vendor discounts
• Referral program