Controls Technician- 1st Shift

creative werks; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

creative werks is looking for a Controls Technician to join their Maintenance Reliability Team in Bartlett, Illinois. The role involves troubleshooting and improving PLC equipment, working with engineering to enhance production lines, and maintaining safety standards.

This position requires expertise in control programs and troubleshooting electrical systems. An attractive hourly rate of $32 to $46 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Controls Technician or similar role.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting production equipment using automation software.
• Replacing faulty electrical components.
• Designing control cabinets for equipment.

Skills

Control programs knowledge

Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems

Knowledge of PLCs and HMIs

Experience with Allen Bradley

Self-starting and reliable

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC programming tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Technician is a critical member of CW’s Maintenance Reliability Team. They are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improving our PLC equipment and other Automated Systems. They will work directly with our Maintenance & Engineering Teams to troubleshoot and support CW’s many production lines and modification requests.

Responsibilities

• Using automation software for programming and troubleshooting production equipment
• Replacing faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors and sensors
• Train others on the Maintenance team in the execution of basic electrical tasks
• Plan & order materials for specific projects & tasks as well as maintaining shop inventory
• Model, implement, and comply with electrical safety rules and related industry regulations
• Wire electrical panels from schematics, startup and debug production equipment
• Designing and wiring small control cabinet for conveyors and other equipment
• Design and write programs for integrating conveyor systems to work with OEM equipment
• Program HMIs for integration projects and modifying existing HMI programs to make them more functional for CW
• Notified when Major Breakdowns occur to assist in investigating root-cause and repair solutions
• Working closely with engineering and maintenance to help with making improvements on production equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Have worked in a mechanical setting; related to food manufacturing is preferred
• Knowledge of control programs, HMIs, indirect addressing and arrays, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, RS Logic 500, Studio 5000
• Self-starting, reliable, demonstrate a desire to learn and is capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities
• Ability to troubleshoot controls and electrical systems with amp meters, voltmeters, tracers, and recording devices
• Ability to read electrical schematics, electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and nameplates
• Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFD) drives and controls
• Must have the ability to work on 3 phase motors, inverters, servos. AC and DC control circuit component trouble shooting ability
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, up to 480V
• Ability to connect with a laptop to troubleshoot, program PLC’s & HMI’s
• Ability to program VFD’s
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis as needed
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy. Employee will be required to drive to each of CW’s facilities and will receive a Mileage Expense based on current CW Policy
• Will require own set of Tools

• High School Diploma
• 4 + years of experience as a Controls Technician, Controls Electrician, PLC Programmer or other related Field Experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility, troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
• Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity to perform installation and troubleshooting work with the facilities (interior and exterior) safely and efficiently.
• Abilities may include but are not limited to:
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools
• Bending at the waist
• Kneeling, crouching, standing for extended periods of time
• Reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to perform skilled work and read meters or gauges
• Lifting and carrying heavy equipment or materials
• Working in cramped spaces
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties

Salary

$32 - $46 / hour