Controls Technician

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental and vision coverage

Flex spending

Employee assistance program

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays & sick time

401(k) match program

Career training & tuition support

Job summary

The Technician - Controls 2 at Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. will support safe, efficient production by maintaining plant electrical, instrumentation and control systems. You will troubleshoot, repair and monitor equipment using advanced technology to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will calibrate instruments, install PLCs and VFDs, maintain documentation, and coach other technicians while leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and English literacy required.
• Five years' experience with electronic instrumentation and PLC/HMI systems.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and troubleshoot control systems.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain control systems and data records.
• Install and service PLCs, VFDs and electrical support systems.
• Document all maintenance activities and calibrations clearly.
• Coach and train other technicians and lead continuous improvement.
• Repair or replace defective parts and support operations.

Skills

Electronic instrumentation

Variable frequency drives

Logic control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Network & data management

Team collaboration

Mentoring/training

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years related experience or training

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI development tools

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Division: Southern Pine

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6am-4:30pm (Rotating Weekends)

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.
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
  • 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.

Job Description

The Technician - Controls 2 will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production of products by ensuring the plant electrical, instrumentation and equipment control systems are operating at peak performance, utilizing state of the art technology to troubleshoot, repair and monitor equipment and processes. Lead continuous improvement activities to support sustainable reliability and increased efficiency.

What your day will look like:

• Plan, coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements.
• 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.
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all plant electrical & control systems, instrument calibration records and related data.
• Support team members on all aspects of the operation, provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other technicians and team members.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management.

What you need to succeed:

• 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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years' experience with electronic instrumentation, variable frequency drivers and logic control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating various types of electronic and pneumatic instrumentation devices.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs.
• Experience with network and data management systems.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to teach other members of team.
• Ability to be innovative and self-motivated.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sit — Occasionally (2%-25% 1–2 hrs).
• Stand — Frequently (26%-50% 3–4 hrs).
• Walk — Frequently (26%-50% 3–4 hrs).
• Bend — Occasionally (2%-25% 1–2 hrs).
• Kneel/Squat — Occasionally.
• Climb Stairs — Occasionally.
• Crawling — Occasionally.
• Overhead Reach — Frequently.
• Typing — Frequently.
• Vehicle Operation — None.
• PPE/Special Clothing — Continuously (76%-100% 7+ hrs).
• Grasp — Occasionally.
• Push/Pull — Occasionally.
• Fine Manipulation — Occasionally.
• Lift up to 50 lbs — Occasionally.
• Carry up to 50 lbs — Occasionally.
• Pushing up to 50 lbs — Occasionally.
• Pulling up to 50 lbs — Occasionally.
• Exposure to Water — Occasionally.
• Exposure to Chemicals — Occasionally.
• Exposure to Weather — Occasionally.
• Exposure to Noise — Repeatedly (51%-75% 5–6 hrs).

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