Controls Technician

Overview

CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

LOCATION Toluca, IL

COMPANY As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives.

With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide electrical, technical software and hardware support of the factory floor automation and process system instruments.

Will also be responsible for troubleshooting problems, analysis of processes, equipment operation, and development of capital, infrastructure automation designs and assist with electro / mechanical support opportunities as assigned.

SALARY

Starting at $35 - $50 / hr - Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of the site wide instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to attain "Best in Class" performance

Performs system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.

Reloads and reboots PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.

Performs preventative maintenance and routine inspections.

Provides hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance, engineering, and operations.

Sets up and configures replacement boards and assemblies to specific applications

Specifies, organizes, and maintains adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems.

Tunes automatic feedback on closed loops using PID Controllers.

Maintains to-do lists and system trouble reports and routinely report status.

Participates in the development of project scopes, design of systems, and functional specifications.

Utilizes technical materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (PIDs), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.

Participates in cross-functional process improvement teams to drive plant performance through improved processes and system performance.

Participates in the creation and implementation of a training program for the Maintenance Technicians and operations employees around the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of integrated controls and information systems.

Maintains plant documentation in accordance with management of change procedures, including the maintenance of up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation / drawings.

Assists in training and development of maintenance technicians for equipment and process controls operation.

Timely communication of all aspects of assigned projects.

Functions as a resource for difficult electrical, control system-related problems that the maintenance team requires assistance to solve

Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Contributes to plant initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

5+ years of PLC programming experience

Experience with troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical / electronic circuits

Demonstrated knowledge of Distributed Control Systems

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, OR a proven record of accomplishment achieving positive results and increased engineering & maintenance leadership responsibilities with very strong process controls background required

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce.

EOE / M / F / D / V

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