Automation Controls Technician

Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading brewing equipment manufacturer is seeking an Automation Controls Technician in New Orleans, LA. This entry-level position involves assembling and troubleshooting electrical controls systems for brewery equipment. Candidates should have a technical degree and an understanding of industrial controls systems. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of industrial controls systems, PLCs, and wiring standards.
• Technical degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, wire, and modify electrical controls systems.
• Evaluate engineering proposals and ensure conformance with safety criteria.
• Identify solutions to technical design problems on-site.
• Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors and record results.
• Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers or other personnel to solve developmental problems.
• Set up and test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated conditions.
• Review electrical engineering criteria to identify revisions or amendments to outdated material.
• Write procedures for commissioning of electrical installations.
• Update and occasionally draft schematics using CAD software.
• Travel to job sites for installation and repair.

Skills

Advanced understanding of industrial controls systems

Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair technical equipment

Understanding and interpreting blueprints and specifications

Electrical requirements

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree or certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Automation Controls Technician – Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment

Location: New Orleans, LA

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Company Overview

Come work with an awesome team doing something you enjoy. We have a robust application process because we want to be sure that we only hire highly-qualified people who love craft beer. We design and build great beer equipment, and we love doing it.

Job Overview

This position is great for a technician or junior engineer with experience building, wiring, and installing industrial controls systems who also enjoys investigating and resolving issues in PLC and controls systems. You'll work under the direction of our engineers to assemble, modify, and test controls systems for a range of brewery equipment, including brewhouses and keg washers. You will also travel onsite for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of various controls equipment, often playing a significant role in the startup of a new craft brewery.

Responsibilities

• assemble, build, wire, and modify electrical controls systems or prototypes, using hand tools and measuring instruments
• evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings, or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice or conformance with established safety or design criteria
• run conduit and connect equipment, cables, tubes, wiring, etc.
• inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results for quality control and assurance
• identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment
• collaborate with engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems
• set up and test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions
• review electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material
• write procedures for the commissioning of electrical installations
• update and occasionally draft schematics using CAD software
• travel to job sites for installation and repair

Required Qualifications

• advanced understanding of industrial controls systems, PLCs, wiring standards, and electrical requirements
• technical degree or certification or higher
• ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment
• ability to understand and interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform the installation, development, and operation activities
• basic understanding of electrical engineering and/or technical work

Nice to Have

• forklift, rigging, OSHA safety, first aid / CPR, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, PLC programming, quality assurance, or other certifications
• knowledge of brewing and/or packaging processes
• commercial brewing experience or experience in a relevant engineering role

Benefits

Compensation commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. Access to the company's benefits packages, which currently include medical, vision, and dental insurance (50% EE / 25% FAM); 4% 1:1 401(k) match; holidays, paid time off; sick leave.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing