Controls Technician

United • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Technician - Controls 1 will be responsible for machine programming, controls analysis, diagnosing of control faults and problems.What your day will look like: Troubleshoots machine controls Coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems. Duties include calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems Repairs or replaces defective parts Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs
• Ability to collaborate with other team members
• Ability to be innovative and self-motivated
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots machine controls
• Coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
• Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED