Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Unilever•Jonesboro, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician is responsible for planning layouts, fabricating, installing, maintaining, and repairing complex electrical and electronic equipment. The role develops and implements small projects to improve equipment and process safety, quality, and efficiency. The technician provides technical knowledge, training, troubleshooting, and expertise in advanced technology systems, particularly PLC systems; develops PLC programming; and directs and organizes project activities. The position works across different areas and with varied manufacturing equipment. The role is based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The base pay rate is $40.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour for the second-shift assignment, paid weekly. This is a direct-hire, full-time position with benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing operation with a strong technical skill set.
Working knowledge of PLCs; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
Strong coaching and communication skills.
Experience as a team member within a project management team and awareness of project management tools and techniques.
Proven analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Four to seven years of mechanical experience is preferred.
Technical or mechanical aptitude and previous experience in the packaging industry or a mechanical background working on equipment are relevant; the minimum acceptable qualification is technical or mechanical aptitude and such previous experience.
Allen-Bradley PLC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, improve, and repair equipment.
Diagnose and test PLC, instrumentation, and equipment problems; correct malfunctions and make improvements to support new products and improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Change and develop PLC programs, including reading and writing PLC logic across multiple versions.
Create and edit HMI systems using FactoryTalk ME/SE and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley motion control systems.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment and use wiring diagrams.
Interpret data, identify problems, and formulate appropriate decisions.
Implement electrical and PLC programming projects to accommodate new products or improve safety, operational quality, and productivity.
Perform preventive, corrective, planned, breakdown maintenance, and calibration on equipment.
Understand interactions among equipment and systems and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
Provide technical knowledge and training, troubleshoot advanced technology systems, and direct and organize project activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective immediately.
401(k).
Profit sharing.
Tuition and fitness reimbursement.
Paid leaves.
Monthly bonus payouts.
Uniform, safety shoe, and prescription safety glasses subsidy; other personal protective equipment provided.
Career advancement opportunities.
Onsite company store where employees, family, and friends can purchase Unilever products at a discount.
Company dinners and periodic engagement activities.
Free fresh popcorn and coffee.