Control Technician

Huhtamaki; Batavia (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls / PLC Technician to join our manufacturing team in Arkansas.

You will troubleshoot complex electrical issues, program PLCs, modify equipment, and ensure compliance with electrical codes while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge and experience with typical equipment software and PLC programming.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Database skills and knowledge recommended.
• Must have experience with all Microsoft Office software.
• Must have a strong understanding of all electrical safety training programs.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and aerial lifts by obtaining an annual certification.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must communicate effectively with others, verbally and written both inside and outside the company.
• Must be able to coordinate work with external suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Observes and participates in Safety and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Troubleshoots plant equipment with emphasis on complex electrical issues.
• Maintains plant systems, troubleshooting and program modifications and PLC database.
• Modifies and updates electrical equipment, software and programs.
• Understands and complies with the National Electric Code while performing work on equipment.
• May design and draw schematics for equipment updates.
• Examines expansion plans for proper electrical installation.
• Responsible for PLC upgrades, programming and wiring.
• Work with outside vendors effectively.
• Provides guidance to other technicians on complex control problems.
• Will lead projects or be part of a project team.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Arranges daily and weekly work schedule to coincide with other departments.
• Operates power lift truck.
• Perform housekeeping duties on a regular basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required to meet customer’s needs.
• Is required to be on call at short notice.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Database skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Aerial lifts operation

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Description of Major Responsibilities

1. Observes and participates in all company Safety and Continuous Improvement programs.
2. Troubleshoots all plant equipment with an emphasis on complex electrical issues.
3. Responsible for maintaining all plant systems, troubleshooting and program modifications and our plant process control database.
4. Modifies and updates existing electrical equipment, software and programs.
5. Understands and complies with the National Electric Code while performing work on equipment.
6. May be required to design and draw schematics for equipment updates.
7. Examines expansion plans for proper electrical installation.
8. Responsible for PLC upgrades, programming and wiring.
9. Ability to work with outside vendors effectively.
10. Provides guidance to other technicians on complex control problems.
11. Will lead projects or be part of a project team.
12. Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
13. Arranges daily and weekly work schedule to coincide with other departments.
14. Operates power lift truck.
15. Perform housekeeping duties on a regular basis.
16. Performs all other duties as assigned.
17. Work overtime as required to meet customer’s needs.
18. Is required to be on call at short notice.

REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

Employee works in a manufacturing environment. Individual will work a set schedule including regular weekend work. The tasks performed require twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, and climbing ladders. Incumbent will lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 70 lbs. occasionally. Tasks require reaching at, above and below shoulder level.

Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge and experience with typical equipment software and PLC programming.
2. Required to have excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
3. Database skills and knowledge recommended.
4. Must have experience with all Microsoft office software.
5. Must have a strong understanding of all electrical safety training programs.
6. Must be able to operate a forklift and aerial lifts by obtaining an annual certification.
7. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
8. Must communicate effectively with others, verbally and written both inside and outside the company.
9. Must be able to coordinate work with external suppliers and contractors.

Basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent preferred. Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls preferred. This position requires at least 5 years of experience with electrical controls / PLC troubleshooting, programming and repairing.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.