Controls Technician

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

50d

About The Position

Install, repair, and maintain all electrical components of production equipment at the direction of E&I 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.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.
Troubleshoot control systems, including Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix, Compactlogix, Micrologix PLC, and other industrial control platforms utilizing RSLogix 5000 and 500, or other software packages.
Troubleshoot 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.
Document 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.
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.