SCOPE OF POSITION
The responsibility of the Industrial Control Technician is to ensure the proper functioning of the electronic control systems present on our production equipment and / or auxiliary systems. Participates in the opportunity analysis of continuous improvements.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical support to production, while training users on the best use of existing equipment.
- Conduct continuous improvement projects to improve KPI’s and overall efficiencies.
- Maintain all technical documentation related to equipment and systems (schematics, work instructions, manuals, etc.)
- Perform preventative maintenance and report in EAM
- Conduct daily system inspections to ensure electrical components are functioning properly.
- Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Purchasing Specialist on electrical parts in inventory.
- Submit daily reports to Maintenance Manager.
- Participate in conferences / training in order to increase the knowledge and skills.
- Provide technical support of existing drive systems and troubleshoot / repair machine breakdowns.
- Provide training to Maintenance Mechanics to improve troubleshooting skills.
- Provide technical support to upgrade obsolete PLC systems and VFD motor drives to newer technologies.
- Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP’s, Work Instructions and Food Safety Quality system requirements (SQF) are in compliance.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
5 to 7 years PLC programming experience and degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent certification309A or 442A certification is a requirement.SKILLS
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s / controls / protocols platforms.Proficient troubleshooting skills.Working knowledge of VFD motors and motor controllers.Ability to prepare technical reports for documenting issues / changes to equipment.Ability to implement changes and improvements.Stay up-to-date and skilled in the newer technology.BENEFITS
Casual dressCompany eventsCompany pensionDental careDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingPaid time offTuition reimbursementVision careWellness programSCHEDULE
8 hour shift