Controls Technician

Nestlé; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join their innovative team. This role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining communication networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electricity and instrumentation, with a focus on problem-solving and attention to detail. This position offers a chance to develop professionally while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the future of nutrition and health for children. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial electricity and instrumentation.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain complex drive and control systems.
• Assist in projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Mechanical and electrical systems

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year trade school

ISA certification training

Tools

SAP

X-ray systems

Vision systems

Job description

Controls Technician at Nestlé

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As the world leader in nutrition, health, and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007 and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Troubleshoot complex drive systems (mechanical and electrical), PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, VFDs, HMIs, vision systems, X-ray, and power distribution systems. Program, service, install, tune loops, calibrate, develop, implement, repair, and maintain communication networks, instrumentation, control, safety, and electrical systems.
2. Assist Engineering, Instrumentation, Calibration, Multi-craft, and Cereal Technicians as required. Use and maintain technical documents such as equipment manuals, MSDS, instrument databases, system drawings, Process and Instrument diagrams, PIDs, schematics, one-line diagrams, following the MOC process.
3. Support projects by participating in development scopes, design, and functional specifications. Perform design reviews, factory acceptance testing, system start-ups, and operational checks, ensuring NEC and safety compliance. Specify, organize, and maintain spare parts for control and instrumentation systems. Work requires close attention to detail and a work pace generally above normal with frequent problem-solving.
4. Complete all necessary paperwork, including creating work orders, breakdown work orders, checking tasks, entering time, and closing work orders in SAP.
5. Maintain a clean workspace, clean tools and equipment, communicate effectively, and hand off breakdown work to the next shift.

Attend training to become a subject matter expert in equipment, systems, operations, and maintenance. Train and mentor peers in new technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; 2-year trade school preferred.
• Specialized training, apprenticeship, or technical courses preferred.
• Training to obtain and maintain ISA certification is preferred.
• Effective communication, reading, and writing skills.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLC, HMI, X-ray, communication, pneumatic, hydraulic, safety, and vision systems.
• At least 3 years' experience in industrial electricity, instrumentation, programmable controllers, and electrical drive systems.
• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication, computer skills, and attention to detail.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all qualified candidates to apply. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying.