Controls Technician

Ecolab•Greensboro, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and Food Retail Services (FRS) is the leading global supplier of cleaning and sanitation products, programs and services to national quick serve restaurants and grocery chains. Known as 'Your Food Safety Experts', our mission is to provide a cleaning and sanitation program that helps ensure our customers have clean, food-safe environments while delivering savings to their bottom line. The Maintenance Controls Technician will be responsible for utilizing electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and running to maximum efficiency. The Maintenance Controls Technician will also be responsible for installing new equipment and ensuring it runs within specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience as a maintenance technician within a high-speed production environment
3 years of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment
1 year of experience in Project and Contractor Management
Ability to work in difficult situations such as confined space, heat and elevated places
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with demanding and odd hours

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment
Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent
Basic computer literacy, including skills with Microsoft Office and JDE

Responsibilities

Utilize electrical and computer skills to program PLC and Servo controls for production equipment, ensuring that it is running in the most efficient manner possible.
Troubleshoot any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make the necessary repairs.
Assist in developing Scope of Work.
Assist in developing specifications for the new equipment and processes.
Work with vendors obtaining quotes based on a RFQ and Specifications.
Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications.
Conduct equipment testing (FAT/PAT) to ensure that it continues to meet job specifications.
Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.
Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing, and design review.
Manage daily tasks of contractors.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
matching 401k
company paid pension
stock purchase plan
tuition reimbursement
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations