Controls Technician

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan

401(k) match

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. is looking for a Technician - Controls 1 in Harahan, Louisiana. This role is responsible for machine programming, troubleshooting controls, and performing electrical maintenance.

The ideal candidate has experience with PLCs and a passion for continuous improvement. Benefits include paid vacation, comprehensive health plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots machine controls.
• Coordinate and perform electrical maintenance activities.
• Install, program, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs and support systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC and HMI

Operation of packaging equipment

Electrical maintenance

Effective problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Less than high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Work Schedule

Sun - Thurs / 11:00p - 7:30a / Some weekends as needed

Job Description

The Technician - Controls 1 will be responsible for machine programming, controls analysis, diagnosing of control faults and problems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots machine controls
• Coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
• Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment
• Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems. Duties include calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs
• Ability to collaborate with other team members
• Ability to be innovative and self-motivated
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Effective problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.