Controls Tech I SS (Tuesday -Sat)
About The Position
The Controls Technician is responsible for electrical control systems on all production/support equipment and machinery. This position requires a person that is very hands-on and assertive in driving continuous improvement activities pertaining to production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems and components, supporting engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems for improved operations, and reducing downtime. The position also requires participation in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, as well as understanding and supporting Simmons' operating systems principles and objectives.
Requirements
- Proficiency at troubleshooting/repairing all aspects of electrical control systems and electrical components for production equipment and machinery.
- Proficiency/Experience in FactoryTalk, RSLinx, RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500.
- Ability to modify ladder logic programming.
- Read and understand ladder logic and electrical schematics.
- Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley HMIs and PLCs, relays, logic diagrams, etc.
- Familiar with AC / DC Motor Controls.
- Familiar with Variable Frequency Drives.
- Industrial controls experience/skills.
- Knowledge of RSLogix 500 and 5000 as well as FactoryTalk is required.
- Regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
- Ability to enter and locate information on a computer.
- Ability to visually verify information, often in small print.
- Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
- Must be able to work on feet for entire shift.
- Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.
- Steel toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat and other PPE as required in appropriate environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing organization.
- ABB knowledge is a plus.
- Some college and/or Tech School graduate.
- Military experience is valued.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to maintenance and emergency situations, including electrical, motor, and control problems.
- Modify ladder logic programming.
- Read and understand ladder logic and electrical schematics.
- Assist Maintenance with electrical and control support.
- Support, create, integrate, troubleshoot, and improve processing and packaging control systems.
- Reduce downtime in the area by developing plans with the Maintenance Manager/Supervisors.
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems to improve operations.
- Participate in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
- Coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members.
- Attend appropriate team meetings.
- Foster team cohesiveness regarding major issues like direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes.
- Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and work with the team leader and team to resolve issues.
- Actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
- Understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and the role in supporting these systems.
- Consider the impact of individual actions on the systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
- Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
