Controls Technician

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. in the New Orleans area is seeking a Technician – Controls 1 to program and analyze machine controls, diagnose faults, and perform maintenance on packaging and processing equipment.

You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, participate in continuous improvement, and support safety and reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming and diagnostics.
• Comprehensive electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Willingness to work weekends or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine controls and diagnose faults.
• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Use and service packaging and palletizing equipment.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement for efficiency and reliability.
• Install, program, maintain, and repair PLCs, VFDs, and related systems.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Electrical systems

Job description

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 11:00p – 7:00a, some weekends as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition – ask your recruiter for details

Job Description

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

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Troubleshoot machine controls
• Coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
• Use continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment
• Perform routine instrument calibration and preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems (temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high levels of efficiency and reliability
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum age 18 years old
• PPE compliance as required by position and company safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Maintain a neat professional appearance within company guidelines
• Maintain safety and security of company assets
• 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 a flexible schedule as required
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing PLC and HMI programs
• Collaboration with other team members
• Self‑motivated and innovative
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Effective problem‑solving skills

Physical Requirements

Position will require compliance with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Must wear safety toed shoes when performing tasks such as operating powered industrial equipment, fleet maintenance, working with palletized product, using hand trucks/dollies to deliver product, cooler services, etc.

Requirement Frequency: Sit – O, Stand – F, Walk – F, Bend – O, Kneel/Squat – O, Climb Stairs – O, Crawling – O, Overhead Reach – F, Typing – F, Vehicle Operation – X, PPE/Special Clothing – C, Grasp – O, Push/Pull – O, Fine Manipulation – O, Lift up to 50 lbs – O, Carry up to 50 lbs – O, Pushing up to 50 lbs – O, Pulling up to 50 lbs – O, Exposure to Water – O, Exposure to Chemicals – O, Exposure to Weather – O, Exposure to Noise – R.

EEO Statement

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