Controls Technician

Henkel; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain electrical and instrumentation hardware, collaborate with various departments, and ensure optimal plant production. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, and strong analytical skills. Join Henkel to contribute to innovative solutions and enjoy a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.

Gender-neutral parental leave for at least 8 weeks.

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.

Annual performance bonus.

Affordable healthcare plans; 401(k) with employer match.

Family benefits including fertility support and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance and a CMMS platform for at least 0.5 years.
• Preferred experience with LEAN manufacturing including 5S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility electrical and instrumentation (E&I) hardware.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production Departments.
• Support the facility during downtime issues related to control expertise.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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About this position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, cutting-edge technologies, and disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture, and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

1. Maintain facility electrical and instrumentation (E&I) hardware as the subject matter expert.
2. Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production Departments to optimize plant production in accordance with process safety guidelines.
3. Recommend minor changes to digital control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs) in brands like Rockwell, Siemens, Foxboro, ABB, Eaton, Honeywell, Lens, etc.
4. Maintain competency in all aspects of the facility’s instrumentation: pressure, level, flow, tachometer, pH, conductivity, scales, load cells, valves, I/Ps, motors, PID loops, and other controls and electrical hardware.
5. Support the facility during downtime issues related to control expertise when called upon.
6. Serve as an expert for the facility’s data historians: PI, WinCC, and Ignition, alongside the Control Systems Engineer.

What makes you a good fit

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Chemical or Oil & Gas sectors.
3. Experience with maintenance and a CMMS platform for at least 0.5 years.
4. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic equipment parts, and manufacturing equipment.
5. Excellent communication skills for technical topics with Technicians, Manufacturing groups, and vendors.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Preferred experience with LEAN manufacturing including 5S.
8. Ability to work safely in electrically rated areas according to NFPA-70E standards.
9. Knowledge of process controls principles, hardware, and software including instrumentation, HMIs, analog and digital interfaces, digital control, and PID control.

Perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for at least 8 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Affordable healthcare plans; 401(k) with employer match and additional contributions.
• Family benefits including fertility support, paid parental leave, and caregiver services.

The pay range for this role is $42.00 - $48.00 per hour. This range is an estimate and may vary based on experience and other factors. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer.