Controls Technician - Lawrence, KS

The Hershey Company•Lawrence, KS

2d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS.  This is an exciting time to join our team.  We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards.  Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if it were made straight from Dot's home kitchen.  Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has experienced significant growth, and we are seeking employees to join our team.  Join our team at the Lawrence, KS location. The main focus of this role will be in Lawrence, KS, but this position will also support our other plant locations in Lenexa, KS, and Edgerton, KS. Job Summary: As the Control Technician, you will lead the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment. You will support the production and maintenance teams by designing solutions to complex problems and managing automation projects. You will train and mentor other technicians and operators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3 + years of experience with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics
3 + years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software
5 + years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls
5 + years of experience reading blueprints and schematics
5 + years of experience with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
Training at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sites
Problem solving skills
Basic computer knowledge, in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must be available and willing to travel to other Hershey plants (Lawrence, Lenexa) within approximately 30 minutes, as needed.
Experience with robotic or electromechanical maintenance
Knowledge of computer networking systems and infrastructure
Low voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of logical devices and signal feedback loops
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with outside vendors and internal customers
Ability to work with multiple plants.
Ability to support local IT needs to interface with manufacturing automation.

Nice To Haves

Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field preferred.
BS Degree in controls and programming of ABB robotics, spider picker programming, and packaging automation, or 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Maintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizers
Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, cameras, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
Develop training plans for technicians
Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Support internal IT needs with associated equipment
Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time