Job Description

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Be responsible for overall integrity and reliability of control systems throughout the plant
Be responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing and packaging control systems including Wonderware, ArchestrA Systems, PLC's
Read and update electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
Design and troubleshoot a range of electrical and instrumentation systems
Provide technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
Work with engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems in order to improve operations 
Provide coverage as troubleshooting mechanic and perform preventative maintenance on all equipment when needed
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance
Understand and apply food system design and comply with AIB guidelines for food safety
Assist with training new employees as needed
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Perform additional related tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
High School Diploma or GED
Experience in Controls Programming and Industrial Controls Technology or equivalent education in a related field, preferably 2 or more years
Proficiency in PC operating skills (Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, 2008 and Microsoft Office software applications)
Experience calibrating and interfacing with analog transmitters, VFD's, load cell systems, etc.
Experience with AB PLC platforms (programming, configuring, etc.)
Experience with Servo Controls
Experience with Robotic Control Systems
Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 55 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time, including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends, daily overtime and overtime outside your regular scheduled hours as required (more than 40 hours per week)
Must be able to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Must be able to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personal lifts, or platforms
Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves when required
Work in confined spaces such as bins, silos or tanks
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical degree in process controls, electrical engineering technology or related field
Continuing education/training in controls
Computer Maintenance Management System experience
Boiler, refrigeration and electrical license are a plus
Demonstrated leadership ability