Controls Technician

Ventura foods; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking an Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will follow schematics, maintain PLCs, and ensure compliance with electrical codes and food-safety standards.

Night shifts are 12 hours, onsite, with opportunities for growth and training. The role requires an Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent experience and 3–5 years of maintenance in industrial environments, including ladder logic

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of electrical/mechanical maintenance in industry.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Replace faulty electrical/mechanical components and repair machinery.
• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs and control systems.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure electrical safety.
• Install, repair, overhaul, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on panels and power distribution.
• Follow SQF, GMP, and FSMA requirements; support quality controls.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Electrical theory

Electrical test equipment

PLC maintenance

Electrical safety

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Voltage/ohm meters

Data analyzers

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary: Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment. Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the successful execution of position responsibilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures
• Troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLCs
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the plant
• Maintains plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus
• Performs routine preventative maintenance activities on electrical panels and maintains a copy of all equipment programs as backupsAssists in the preparation of various building components and systems for trades units and/or contractors, disassembles and installs equipment and fixtures
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned; travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electronic Technology or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery to include PLC

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers
• Knowledge of current national electrical code

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours