Automation Control Technician - Week Nights

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automation/Electrical Control Technician, where your skills will shine in maintaining and enhancing electrical systems that power production equipment. This role offers the chance to work independently and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to quality and safety, you will play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency. The company values its associates and provides a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. If you're ready to make an impact in the snack food industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical control systems, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to lead projects and manage capital improvements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Develop electrical design standards and integrate new equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

HMI Programming

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Electrical or Automation

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Control System Software

Job description

Join the Utz Quality Foods team as an Automation/Electrical Control Technician and take your skills to the next level! We're looking for a talented, hands-on professional to design, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the electrical systems that power our production and facility equipment. You'll bring your expertise with programmable controllers, HMI's, and control system design to keep our operations running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and requires some flexibility to work off shifts and at other local plant locations as needed. If you're ready to make an impact and join a leading snack food company, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, including motor controls, DC/AC drives, frying and baking equipment, sheeters, extruders, temperature instrumentation, burner systems, packaging machines, electronic scales, and programmable logic controllers.


• Review and modify existing equipment as needed to meet safety, quality, and production requirements.


• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair PC and PLC-controlled equipment and components.


• Program, troubleshoot, and repair/replace sensors, scanners, vision systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and encoders.


• Perform control system upgrades and integrate new or existing equipment.


• Develop electrical design standards and create electrical requirements.


• Select and operate necessary hardware and software for the development of control systems.


• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control, and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipment.


• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance processes, efficiency, quality, and service.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of prior experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.


• Experience managing large-scope projects and capital improvements.


• Working knowledge of diverse business functions, including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative maintenance.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to lead and professionally develop others.


• Knowledge of safety and quality control procedures.


• Familiarity with Human Resources practices and policies.

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.

• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.

• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients.After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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