Robotics & Controls Technician – 2nd Shift

Pretzels, Inc; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for the Edgerton, KS facility on 2nd shift. You will install, program, troubleshoot, and repair robotics and automated packaging equipment, and support production and maintenance teams with automation projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with ABB/Fanuc robotics and PLC control, plus experience with ABB Pick Master Software and conveyor systems. Travel to related Hershey plants may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics.
• 3+ years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software.
• 5+ years of experience with automated conveyors and controls.
• 5+ years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 5+ years of experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment.
• Support production and maintenance teams by designing automation solutions.
• Train and mentor other technicians and operators.
• Develop training plans for technicians.
• Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Support internal IT needs with related equipment.

Skills

ABB/Fanuc robotics

ABB Pick Master Software

Allen Bradley PLCs

Robotics maintenance

Problem solving

Networking basics

BluePrints/Schematics

Hardware testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ABB Pick Master Software

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for the Edgerton, KS facility on 2nd shift. You will install, program, troubleshoot, and repair robotics and automated packaging equipment, and support production and maintenance teams with automation projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years with ABB/Fanuc robotics and PLC control, plus experience with ABB Pick Master Software and conveyor systems. Travel to related Hershey plants may be required.