Technician - Maintenance Electrical and Controls - Night Shift

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 healthier lives, 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 is responsible 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, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control (DDC), airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters, 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 devices operating according to the basis of design

Assist maintenance techs troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues

Adhere to national electrical codes, NFPA 70E standards, and strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.

Use Rockwell 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 to communicate effectively.

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. Reasonable accommodations may 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 members must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Environmental Conditions
The work environments characteristics 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 in high 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, flexible spending 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…