Robotics Controls Technician – 3rd Shift

Pretzels, Inc; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starting Day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 4%

Paid Time off

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring a Controls Technician for the 3rd shift in Lawrence, KS to lead installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment. You will support production and maintenance teams by designing solutions for complex problems and managing automation projects.

You will train and mentor other technicians and operators, promoting a safe work environment and ensuring preventative maintenance is performed across equipment suites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years with ABB and/or Fanuc robotics.
• 3+ years with ABB Pick Master Software.
• 5+ years with automated conveyors and controls.
• 5+ years reading blueprints and schematics.
• 5+ years with Allen Bradley PLC programs.
• 4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical or electrical field.
• Training at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sites.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizers.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, sensors, and related hardware.
• Develop training plans for technicians.
• Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Support internal IT needs with related equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

ABB Pick Master

Allen Bradley PLC

Blueprints & schematics

Automated conveyors

Robotics maintenance

Travel readiness

Networking basics

Problem solving

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or technical field experience

Associates or higher in mechanical/electrical field (preferred)

Tools

ABB Pick Master Software

Allen Bradley PLC software

Job description

The Hershey Company is hiring a Controls Technician for the 3rd shift in Lawrence, KS to lead installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of robotics and automated packaging equipment. You will support production and maintenance teams by designing solutions for complex problems and managing automation projects.

You will train and mentor other technicians and operators, promoting a safe work environment and ensuring preventative maintenance is performed across equipment suites.