Controls Technician

Colgate; Richmond (IN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Colgate is seeking a Controls Technician in Richmond, Indiana, responsible for maintaining and supporting the facilities' plant floor control systems. You will manage PLC programs, lead continuous improvement projects, and train maintenance and technical teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation with a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and hazardous conditions.
• Experience in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects.
• Maintain and modify PLC programs for operations.
• Support implementation of PLC programs for projects.

Skills

Electrical schematics development

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology

Tools

WonderWare SCADA

MSsql

AB Panelview

Job description

Travel Required: up to 10% of time.

Role Summary

Are you ready to drive innovation at the heart of our manufacturing operations? As a Controls Technician you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. You will be the Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget; training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and you will act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve. You will drive innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements
• Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur
• Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
• Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects.
• Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System
• Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems. Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
• Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.
• Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2+ year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics
• Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis and work in a standard office environment

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical discipline.
• 5+ years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)
• MSsql
• Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
• AB Panelview
• Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $64,000.00 - $87,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee’s hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Work Visa Sponsorship

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis and must not require the Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

Other Information

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