Control Tech

Cencora • Bethlehem, PA

1d • $26 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. Under general supervision of the Systems Manager, responsible for supporting the effective use and functionality of the automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center. This role has the responsibility to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues, along with testing, replacement or repair electrical systems including single phase or three phase electrical systems up to 600volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, photo eyes, programmable logic Controllers (PLC), HMI’s, PLC Inputs/Outputs. In this position, the associate is responsible for reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder and block logic, loading programs or configuring PLC’s, HMI, and scanners. This role will be required to complete testing of equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals. In utilizing computer hardware and software, this position will be required to complete the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards, along with utilizing MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements. Ensures effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems. Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately. Oversees any maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls. Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defines necessary modifications. Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations. Maintains CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center. Manages the inventory of spare parts. Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• Strong aptitude for repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ability to test equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers.
• Computer hardware experience including the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards.
• Computer software experience including MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems and implement standard courses of action to resolve problems within established project timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong electrical background.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematic, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
• Ability to load programs or configure PLC’s, HMI, scanners.
• Positions at this level are generally semi- skilled helpers in a particular trade area.
• Positions may perform more than one trade, but any trade performed should be at the semi- skilled Controls Tech I level.
• May require involvement of supervisor when dealing with non- routine issues to determine most appropriate course of action, but has the ability to identify and solve less complex controls related troubleshooting without the assistance of others.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues, along with testing, replacement or repair electrical systems including single phase or three phase electrical systems up to 600volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, programmable logic Controllers (PLC), HMI’s, PLC Inputs/Outputs.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder and block logic, loading programs or configuring PLC’s, HMI, and scanners.
• Complete testing of equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
• Complete the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards, along with utilizing MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
• Ensure continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
• Diagnose Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
• Oversee any maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
• Assess the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defines necessary modifications.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
• Maintain CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts.
• Willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED