Controls Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Automationtechies; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 50,541 - 71,982; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Benefits

Great culture

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Longmont, CO, seeks a skilled technician for a state-of-the-art facility. Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards, and extensive use of PLCs. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in food manufacturing. This role involves rotating shifts and offers excellent pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PLCs and control systems.
• Mechanical/maintenance background preferable.
• Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Operate, maintain, and perform changeovers on production equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement tools to reduce downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or training

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio5000/Logix5000

FactoryTalk ME & SE

Ethernet/IP Control Networks

Job description

Join a Fortune 500 food manufacturer with some of the most well‑known brands in the U.S. This is a state‑of‑the‑art facility offering excellent pay, benefits, and a great culture.

Schedule: Dayshift,13‑hour rotating shifts (2-2-3 schedule, 5:30 AM–6:30 PM) or Nightshift, 13‑hour rotating shifts (2-2-3 schedule 5:30am-6:30pm)

Pay: $44.47/hr (Level 6) plus $3/hr adder for nights

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the manufacture of consumer foods meets all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support and promote site safety policies; identify unsafe conditions and coach peers to maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate, maintain, clean, and perform changeovers on production equipment in compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance, work orders, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize equipment performance; recommend and implement improvements as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and operation of:
  • Power Distribution
  • Allen-Bradley Studio5000 / Logix5000 hardware & software
  • Drives & Motion Control
  • FactoryTalk ME & SE
  • Ethernet/IP Control Networks
  • Food Manufacturing & Utility Instrumentation
• Utilize prints, schematics, manuals, and testing equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Adhere to company drawing, documentation, and recordkeeping standards.
• Coach and mentor team members on automation systems, machine functionality, and defect resolution.
• Actively participate in training and qualification programs, ensuring consistent standards and building technician skills.
• Apply continuous improvement tools to reduce downtime and eliminate losses; document and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a system owner for technical, safety, or quality systems; create and update documentation (SOPs, Job Aids, PMs, etc.).
• Stay current by attending technical training, vendor sessions, and scheduled maintenance activities; maintain expertise in E&I technologies.
• Maintain low-voltage qualification (within 12 months of hire).
• Use computer systems to record repair/maintenance activities, track parts usage, and communicate effectively (shift pass-downs, email, online training, etc.).
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production in assigned areas.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and support peers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with:
  • PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio5000/Logix5000)
  • Drives & Motion Control
  • FactoryTalk ME & SE
  • Ethernet/IP networks
  • Sensors, instrumentation, and power distribution systems
• Mechanical/maintenance background a plus; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Flexible to work 13‑hour rotating shifts (2-2-3) and overtime as needed.