Electrical Control Technician

Campbell's • Hanover, PA

2d • $70,900 - $101,900

About The Position

The Electrical Control Technician provides electrical and technical support to the facility with an emphasis on troubleshooting existing electrical theory, as well as be proficient in programing and troubleshooting PLC and related systems. The control technician will also be an ongoing part of the design and upgrading of new and existing equipment for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ yrs industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

Nice To Haves

• Some college or formal technical school education is preferred.
• 2 + years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Where applicable, must pass an electrical comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel on electrical hardware and software to maintain and keep the plant in operation when breakdown occurs.
• Locate electrical/electric problem areas and design systems to improve operations of plant machinery.
• Redesign existing electrical systems when the present components are obsolete and no longer available.
• Coordinate the wiring of electrical equipment and components, maintain documentation to include all back up disks, electrical equipment manuals and updates the plant's specifications of usable electrical components.
• Assist in the training of plant personnel through empowerment of electrical personnel to ensure they are capable of maintain systems with minimum supervision, downtime, and loss of productivity.
• Develops new control concepts as required.
• Has responsibility for all control system designs.
• Understands and uses code for troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's), Human Machine Interface (HMI's), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD's) etc.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Follows all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

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