Control Technician

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

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Ohio seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and upgrade plant systems, troubleshoot PLCs, and support safety and continuous improvement programs. You will design schematics, work with vendors, operate forklifts and aerial lifts, and lead project teams while ensuring NEC compliance and company standards.

This role requires 5+ years of experience with electrical controls and PLCs, and a diploma or degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls is

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with typical equipment software and PLC programming.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Database skills and knowledge recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety training programs.
• Ability to operate a forklift and aerial lifts (certified).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and coordinate with external suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in Safety and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment with emphasis on complex electrical issues.
• Maintain plant systems; troubleshoot and modify programs in PLC and control databases.
• Design and update schematics for equipment updates.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Code in work on equipment.
• Lead projects or participate in project teams.
• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned and manage daily/weekly work schedules.
• Operate power lift trucks and maintain housekeeping duties.
• Be on call and work overtime as needed to meet customer needs.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Forklift operation

Database skills

Microsoft Office

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Industrial Controls

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe 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 Responsibilities1. 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.REQUIREMENTSPhysical RequirementsEmployee 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.Qualifications1. 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 .