Controls Automation Technician (PM Shift)

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Illinois; Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Resumo da oferta

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Controls Automation Technician for a 6PM to 6AM shift (2/2/3) to maintain and improve PLC-based controls on the production floor.

The role involves programming PLCs, troubleshooting Allen Bradley systems, and collaborating with maintenance and production personnel while upholding GMPs and safety standards; a technical degree or equivalent experience is required, with food processing experience a plus.

Qualificações

• Technical degree in a related field, AAM graduation, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with automation software, controls, and PLCs.
• Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and effective team-building abilities.
• Experience in a food processing plant is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school coursework or degree considered a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Understand and align with policies, safety standards, GMPs, and Food Safety requirements; identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
• Support, mentor, and lead efforts for control system repairs and validate proper function to ensure production throughput.
• Obtain and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tickets with little or no guidance.
• Assist in maintaining a library for all device backups and updates.
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and process/instrumentation prints).
• Work in conjunction with the Network Administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data with upper management to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance supervisors to provide effective support throughout the shift.
• Ensure equipment in the area is maintained, guarded, and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures.

Conhecimentos

PLC programming

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Cognex/Keyence vision

HMI development

Remote I/O (Ethernet IP/Modbus)

reading diagrams

troubleshooting automation

safety & GMPs

wiring up to 480V

Formação académica

Technical degree or equivalent

AAM graduation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework a plus

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Controls Automation Technician Shift: 6PM to 6AM (2/2/3 Schedule)

Position Summary: The Controls Automation Technician is responsible for PLC programming, setup, repair, and troubleshooting related to machine operations on the production floor. The Maintenance Automation Controls Technician will have a thorough understanding of automation controls, including PLCs, VFDs, and logic-based control systems. This role works cross-functionally with other maintenance mechanical technicians, facilities technicians, and production personnel to ensure smooth and safe operations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and machine vision systems (Cognex / Keyence).
• Strong understanding of HMI screen development. Ability to configure and program remote I/O devices such as Ethernet IP, Modbus, or similar.
• Ability to implement and validate automation changes to existing control system hardware and software.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations and other maintenance personnel on automated operations.
• Sound understanding of control components and wiring up to 480 Volts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and align with policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Food Safety requirements; identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
• Support, mentor, and lead efforts for control system repairs and validate proper function to ensure production throughput.
• Obtain and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tickets with little or no guidance.
• Assist in maintaining a library for all device backups and updates.
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and process/instrumentation prints).
• Work in conjunction with the Network Administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data with upper management to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance supervisors to provide effective support throughout the shift.
• Ensure equipment in the area is maintained, guarded, and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures.

Training, Education & Experience:

• Technical degree in a related field, AAM graduation, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with automation software, controls, and PLCs.
• Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and effective team-building abilities.
• Experience in a food processing plant is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school coursework or degree considered a plus.

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