Controls Technician

Sonoco • Dayton, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs, and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and PLCs
• Strong electronic and PLC skills, proficient knowledge of AB applications.
• Proficient understanding of applicable software, program language and printed logic
• Programming, capable of writing, re-writing and creating new operating programs.
• Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical
• Proficient computer skills, word processing and software understanding
• Strong general math skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Servo drives, Beckhoff PLC knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker.
• Must be capable of performing electrical work on systems up to 480 Volts.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate, current and secure documentation of printed logic, PLC programs, drive parameters, electronic files and supporting software.
• Maintenance, system set-up and selection of supporting hardware.
• Application evaluation of electronic systems and software.
• Facilitate electronic and PLC training within the department.
• Seek out and identify obsolete, unsupported or otherwise deficient systems. Research and identify solutions then report, prepare scope of work and cost estimates to resolve.
• Actively participate in process improvement, new installation and make ready related to electronic, PLC or mechanical projects.
• Will function as a maintenance technician as needed, responsible for PM duties, project work and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when situation dictates.
• Expected to be a resource on weekends or nights as needed.
• Work with the site MRO Coordinator concerning inventory management of related electronic spares.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed