Controls Technician

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