Controls Technical Specialist I
About The Position
Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future. Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care. As a Controls Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments
- Associate's degree in a technical discipline
- 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments
Responsibilities
- Configure, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
- Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory.
- Develop, read, and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and programs essential to plant operation.
- Comply with all required safety protocols during maintenance support including 70E protocols.
- Performs all electrical work necessary for repairs, alterations, additions, and revisions to the plant electrical system.
- Provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff.
- Provide on-call support to the factory in troubleshooting controls issues.
Benefits
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
