Controls Technician-1

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Controls Technician for First Quality Products located in McElhattan, PA. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining controls components and automation systems for production and associated utility equipment to ensure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent.
• Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
• Has knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Has knowledge of all controller-based hardware and software.
• Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency and waste.
• Good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• With assistance, can operate production equipment.
• Makes quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes.
• Works well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1-3 years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes all OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Notifies Supervisor of potential electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates basic National Electrical Code understanding.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and calibrates electrical sensors including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight and position sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and commissions all electrical control devices including: AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and commissions all PLC/HMI based hardware including processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, Distributed I/O, dedicated operator interfaces such as Panelview, PC based interfaces and message displays such as FactoryTalkView.
• Diagnoses problems using laptop computers interfaced to PLC’s, HMI’s and servo systems utilizing electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
• Makes small program changes in PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to aid in the diagnosis and repair of machine problems with guidance.
• Makes wiring/programming changes on all production equipment as required.
• Performs electrical preventative maintenance at scheduled intervals as assigned.
• Assists Production, Maintenance, Process and Project Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
• Assists with projects and equipment installations as necessary.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree