Technician - Maintenance Electrical and Controls - Night Shift

Colonial Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician for the night shift to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and computer-based control systems that operate machinery on the production line. You will work with maintenance and production teams to optimize processes and ensure smooth operation.

Responsibilities include commissioning, calibration, and repair of environmental-control systems, reading diagrams, and adhering to electrical codes and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Technical Degree and/or Electronics/Industrial/Electrical Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and general instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and computer-based control systems on the production line.
• Identify and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and automation components.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production staff to optimize processes.

Skills

Electrical diagrams reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Technical Degree

Electronics/Industrial/Electrical Certification

Job description

Maintenance Controls Technician – Night Shift

The hourly base rate for this position is $43.40 + $3.00 shift differential

We work a 12-hour shift with a 2,2,3 shift schedule. Great work/life balance!

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever.We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthierlives,their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Controls Technician isresponsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the electrical and computer-based control systems that operate machinery on the production line, ensuring smooth operation by identifying and resolving issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other automation components, often working closely with maintenance and production staff to optimize production processes.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Responsible for the commissioning, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance, and repair of environmental-control systems and processes,utilizingknowledge of electronics, direct digital control (DDC), airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electricalmeters,and system control techniques
• Work with the Maintenance, Controls Engineer, Plant Engineer, and the Facility Engineer to keep all control systems, mechanical and electromechanical field devicesoperatingaccording to the basis of design
• Assistmaintenance techs troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues
• Adhere to national electrical codes, NFPA 70E standards, and strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• UseRockwell Automation software, multimeters, and diagnostics to find and fix electrical or control failures.

What You Will Bring

Required

• High School Diploma
• Associate or Technical Degree, Certification in Electronics, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logic, HVAC preferred
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
• Ability tocommunicateeffectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Rarely performs sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Frequently performs light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally performs work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Team membersmust have the ability to perform the essential job functionsidentifiedabove consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Environmental Conditions

The workenvironmentscharacteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently works in a noisy and low temperature environment
• Occasionally works in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Rarely works inhigh temperatures, hazardous and adverse environmental conditions

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexiblespending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas.