Controls Technician (nights)

Management Recruiters of Zionsville; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Program with Employer Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Attendance Bonus

Job summary

Management Recruiters of Zionsville is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for the night shift in Indianapolis. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have strong PLC programming skills and relevant experience in an FDA-regulated environment. The compensation can reach up to $40/hr, alongside a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401k program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in controls, preferably in an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of processing, packaging, and associated equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls and relay logic; understands electrical theory.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required.
• Administer and enforce GMP's and safety practices.
• Work on projects to improve production throughput.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

HMI programming

Motion control systems

Device networks

Instrumentation

PC skills

Education

Associate's Degree in automation, robotics, etc.

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley software

Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMMS programs

Job description

Controls Technician / Nights (Indianapolis)

Our Skilled Controls Tech will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required; troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, PLC, HMI, motion control instrumentation, and system networks.

Essential Functions

1. Will have excellent communication skills when dealing with internal and external customers.
2. Has troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
3. Accurately completes all required paperwork.
4. Coordinates maintenance and repairs to processing and packaging equipment, assists when necessary.
5. Administers and enforces GMP's and safety practices.
6. Works closely with the maintenance department to troubleshoot issues and perform required equipment preventative maintenance tasks.
7. Provides assistance in scheduling machines for repair or rebuild.
8. Work on projects to improve production throughput and system component visibility.
9. Safely operates equipment following GMP guidelines and keeps the work area clean.
10. Participates in meetings.
11. Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices.
12. Participates in audits where assigned (Safety, GMP, 5S, etc.).

Special Skills / Requirements

1. PLC: Extensive experience with PLC programming; capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs. Candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both PLC hardware and PLC software-related problems. Candidates must have a complete understanding of PLC communications. Allen‑Bradley experience is strongly required, with specific experience using Logix 500 and Logix 5000 software. Mitsubishi PLC/HMI experience is a plus.
2. HMI: Candidate must understand the functionality and operation of Allen‑Bradley software packages used to upload, modify, and download HMI programs. Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system experience is a plus.
3. Motion Control: Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor‑based motion control system, including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers/drives, servo motors, and feedback devices (incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers). Candidate is capable of troubleshooting applications (typically for Emerson and Allen Bradley motion control platforms) that implement simple to moderately complex motion control systems. Must be able to configure & troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems and understand basic and advanced parameters.
4. Device Networks: Must be able to troubleshoot device networks, including Ethernet and other technologies.
5. Instrumentation: Maintains skills needed to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices, including but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters, and pressure transducers.
6. Electrical: Must have strong electrical skills. Can troubleshoot controls and relay logic; understands electrical theory and basic calculations. Maintains strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both hardware and software‑related problems with these systems. A candidate can install, wire, and set up electrical components and devices from drawings.
7. Documentation: Must be able to read/understand electrical code and electrical schematics. Ability to search online manufacturer websites to locate technical datasheets for controls devices (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other controls components).
8. PC Skills: Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMMS programs.
9. Will follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associate's Degree required (automation, robotics, etc.).
2. 3+ years of experience in controls, preferably in an FDA‑regulated manufacturing facility.
3. Strong understanding and working knowledge (operation and maintenance) of all processing, packaging, and associated equipment.
4. Must have working knowledge of electronic circuitry, electrical and pneumatic schemes, equipment prints, and facility maintenance.

Schedule

Night shift: 5 p.m. – 5 a.m.; 2‑2‑3 rotation schedule.

Compensation

The hourly rate of pay can go up to $40/hr. Some overtime is built into the natural schedule, and additional may be assigned if needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans with a 24/7 Nurse Hotline.
• 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match up to 4% per pay period.
• Free Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus.

Contact

Jenny Sochocki at 317‑678‑0120 or [e-mail] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-sochocki-250a81224/