Controls Technician

Sugar Creek Packing Co. and Related Companies•Cambridge City, IN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Install, repair, and maintain all electrical components of production equipment at the direction of E&I Manager or Maintenance Manager. Troubleshoot any issues relating to faulty components or power connection issues to quickly determine proper course of action while always following all lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures. Provide support on larger equipment installation projects.

Requirements

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with electrical maintenance positions, including mostly sitting with some standing/walking required. Other light physical activity like using stairs or occasionally moving items weighing less than 50lbs may be required as needed. Some travel may be required in between plants.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM) on all electrical components of plant production equipment such as conveyors, controls panels, communication devices, HMIs, I/O, and VFDs.
Act as first level of escalation support in troubleshooting control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix, Compactlogix, Micrologix PLC, and other industrial control platforms utilizing RSLogix 5000 and 500, or other software packages.
Act as first level of escalation support in troubleshooting industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
Follow LOTO procedures at all times while completing any work involving plant equipment and ensure other Sugarcreek employees and third parties involved are also adhering to LOTO rules and guidelines.
Document completed work orders using maintenance work order system.
Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures from electrical, controls and instrumentation-related issues.
Perform continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.
Complete ongoing training and continuing education related to safety rules and regulations to stay up to date on industry developments and safety trends.
Work with other departments on larger installation projects, providing electrical support and other assistance as needed.
Act as a technical consultant for capital projects inside the facility.
Edit PLC programs following SCPC change standards.
Document PLC program changes and physical wiring changes as part of a change management process.
Maintain positive working relationship with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
Train and mentor all plant technicians on electrical and controls material.
Participates in Root Cause Analysis events.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.