Electrical Technician

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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