Controls Technician - 1st Shift, Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Garelick Farms, LLC; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a 1st shift maintenance technician to install, monitor, calibrate and maintain automated control systems. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment with minimal supervision and support the maintenance team in technical development.

Responsibilities include wiring, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and assisting operators. Requires 2–4 years in manufacturing maintenance, a high school diploma, and the ability to work off hours and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade or technical school certification in electrical, industrial electronics, computer technology, or mechanical systems preferred.
• 2–4 years of directly relatable experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, AC/DC drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining and fabrication.
• Experience using test equipment (multimeters, circuit testers) and power tools.
• Training in PLC, VFD, servo, controls systems, network diagnostics, electrical code, HMI programming, PC software, electrical distribution, and ACAD.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Use software to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Lay out circuits and install wiring for plant loads and safety devices.
• Install and connect production equipment with proper power distribution.
• Perform calibrations on equipment and record results.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace worn parts as needed.
• Inspect building systems and maintain water treatment and plant utilities.
• Train operators and peers on maintenance tasks and problem solving.
• Maintain communication with other departments and stay current with new technology.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Trade/Technical school certification

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI software (RSView/Wonderware/PanelView)

ACAD

Industrial control software

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a 1st shift maintenance technician to install, monitor, calibrate and maintain automated control systems. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment with minimal supervision and support the maintenance team in technical development.

Responsibilities include wiring, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and assisting operators. Requires 2–4 years in manufacturing maintenance, a high school diploma, and the ability to work off hours and weekends.