Controls Technician (12 Hour Night Shift)

Mars, Incorporated; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Maintenance Controls Technician in Chattanooga, TN, where you'll ensure the efficient performance of automated plant processes. This role requires expertise in industrial control systems and offers opportunities for continuous improvement and training. You'll work in a dynamic team environment to troubleshoot and enhance control systems for popular brands like LifeSavers and Altoids.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in industrial control systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and control systems equipment.
• Repair, replace, and calibrate electrical sensing devices.
• Manage PLC/HMI hardware and troubleshoot applications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

2-year degree in control systems

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley - TNN Site

Chattanooga, TN

Maintenance Controls Technician

12 Hour Night Shift (follows a 2-2-3 rotation)

Job Summary

The Controls Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of the automated plant processes, systems, and manufacturing lines. They must be multi-crafted with a heavy emphasis on software and automated control systems. Their work includes on-line troubleshooting and repair, planned work, continuous improvement, capital projects, maintenance projects, and training of other technicians and plant operators. Their activities are driven by area performance and planned work order requests. Controls Technicians are responsible for identifying, prioritizing, planning, and executing day-to-day activities autonomously.

What are we looking for?

• A motivated, energetic, collaborative problem solver with the ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve site control systems in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• 4 years' experience in industrial control systems and experience working in a manufacturing environment. Preferred: 2-year degree in a control systems related field in addition to 4 years' experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and modifying programmable controllers (such as PLCs, drives, servos, and other controllers) and working with troubleshooting power systems up to 480 VAC.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and control systems equipment down to the component level, including 480V electrical power distribution, instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, Servos, I/O devices/modules, PLCs, HMIs, and control networks.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions using control system programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFD/servo systems, including electrical schematics, programming software, meters, and other electrical test equipment.
• Repair, replace, and calibrate electrical sensing devices and instrumentation, including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, and position sensors, as well as flow and analytical instruments.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission electrical control devices such as AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, and indicator lights. Manage PLC/HMI hardware including processors, I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, operator interfaces, and message displays.
• Manage and troubleshoot control system applications, including PLC programs, HMI applications, SCADA, data collection systems, and MES systems.
• Identify and recommend improvements to enhance plant performance through existing or new control systems. Make program modifications in PLCs, HMIs, and servo controllers to optimize equipment performance.
• Coordinate the electrical preventive maintenance program by scheduling inspections, replacements, and follow-ups to ensure effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate, updated electrical documentation and manage all PLC, Servo, and HMI programs and changes, ensuring accessibility and proper archiving.

About the TNN Manufacturing Plant

The Chattanooga, TN plant produces brands loved by consumers, including LifeSavers Mints, LifeSavers Gummies, and Altoids Mints. Join a fun, collaborative, and dynamic team!

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Be part of a purpose-driven company striving to build a better tomorrow.
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.