Controls Technician

Mars Incorporated; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City is seeking a PLC Controls Technician to support our fast-growing facility.

You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC controls, drives, HMIs and electrical systems on packaging lines, and help implement reliability and safety programs. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding three-phase motor control, hydraulics and pneumatics, with a night shift from 6pm to 6am. Teamwork and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems including PLCs, networking and HMIs.
• Initiate and develop control system modifications to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of wiring hydraulics and pneumatics systems.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot PLC controls, networking and HMI systems.
• Modify control systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems on packaging lines.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading blueprints

Equipment maintenance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

PLC programming languages

HMI systems

Electrical schematics

Three-phase motor control

Job description

Job Description:

Shifts: Night Shift (6pm-6am includes a shift differential/hour)

As a PLC Controls Technician, you will help transform our new Salt Lake City facility at Nature's Bakery, one of the fastest growing and most loved brands in our category. The transformation is enabled through significant investments in our existing \"classic\" production lines, as well as recently installed state-of-the-art production and packaging equipment.

Our staged transition toward a world-class maintenance program to support our operations will provide you with the opportunity to help install and maintain our physical assets, and then adopt and implement reliability programs to sustain their operational excellence. All maintenance roles offer high-visibility and high-impact opportunities. Proven maintenance leaders, experienced outside contractors, and a high-performing, tenured team of technicians will support your success onsite.

All candidates, however, should have basic understanding in automated industrial machinery, which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, etc. and hydraulic and pneumatic systems; packaging, conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes; PLC trouble shooting; electrical and mechanical drawings; installation and troubleshoot basic three phase motor control circuits; and breakdown analysis as well as the following:

• Reading blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLC controls, networking, and HMI systems.
• Initiate and develop control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of Wiring, Hydraulic Systems, and Pneumatic Systems.

What it's like at Nature's Bakery

Safety is a top priority for us. We provide protective gear and training to ensure a safe work environment.

You’ll work around moving machines - mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.

Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking around, or climbing stairs.

We are climate controlled. When the weather outside is undesirable, the temperature inside our facility is controlled, so you stay safe and comfortable.

Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.

Career growth. Most of our current Operations managers, supervisors and leads have risen through the ranks and been promoted from within.

Nature's Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of its people. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment because of any basis protected by federal, state, local law including race, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Good Stuff - Benefits

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Your Career Journey At Nature's Bakery

As a young company, we have had the opportunity to shape, reinforce and live our five core company values daily:

• Growth Minded. You are incessantly curious, you believe career development is journey built on experiences, feedback and personal growth
• Solutions-Focused. You excel at both thinking and doing and have a track record of turning organizational objectives into actionable solutions
• You thrive in environments where team members treat each other with respect and support one another, in fact you believe the best solutions emerge when you can engage in fact-based, low-ego discussions
• Stronger Together. Working as a team towards a common goal, we thrive on collaboration because we believe each of us has a unique perspective to offer
• \"Doing the right thing\" guides you, it is the compass that guides every decision and action you take

The duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and meet strategic objectives.

Nature's Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.