Controls Technician - $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

MarsGainesville, FL
Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician is the PCIS systems owner for the production areas and responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses. The PCIS Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining all site equipment. This role operates in a team of 4 to troubleshoot and repair all electrical machine stops throughout the factory. Mars Wrigley manufactures popular gum brands such as Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, and Extra.

Requirements

  • Met time in role (12+ Months).
  • Line manager approval to apply.
  • In good standing in current role.
  • 2-year Technical Degree/Certificate (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) or equivalent experience.
  • 1 + years Instrumentation & Electrical, Electronics, and Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • 1 + years experience in a controls function, working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs).
  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.
  • Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Good understanding of Rockwell 5000 and Siemens Step 7 Controls Systems environments including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Factory Talk, and Step 7.
  • Understanding of industrial networks including, but not limited to, Ethernet, Profibus, and ProfiNet.

Nice To Haves

  • 2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation).
  • 2+ years Instrumentation & Electrical, Electronics, or Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Server Administration, Virtual Infrastructure Administration, & Database Administration knowledge.
  • Possess or can obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels).
  • Troubleshoot programs residing in Siemens, and/or Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems.
  • Field service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses.
  • Repairing and maintaining all site equipment.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing all electrical machine stops throughout the factory.
  • Analyzing and testing applications for Factory Control systems.
  • Providing operational support in the use of HMI terminals, along with software applications on Control Systems.
  • Troubleshooting programs residing in Siemens, and/or Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems.
  • Installation, programming, and troubleshooting of VFDs, Servo Drives, and sensors.
  • Electrical troubleshooting of complex industrial manufacturing equipment.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision & Dental - Starts day one!
  • Up to 6% 401K match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long Term disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave
  • Training & Onboarding: 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)
  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Annual variable bonus pay out
  • Annual merit increases
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