Controls Technician

Controls Technician - $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

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Mars Wrigley – Gainesville, GA

Title: Controls Technician

Required Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift, 2-2-3 Rotating Shift (Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday;

Hours:

6:00 pm – 6:30 am)

Job Purpose: The Controls Technician is the PCIS systems owner for the production areas and responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses. The PCIS Technician repairs and maintains all site equipment.

• Must have 12+ months in a related technical role.
• Must have line manager approval to apply.
• Must be in good standing in current role.
• 2‑year Technical Degree/Certificate in Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of instrumentation & electrical, electronics, and factory controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• 1+ year of experience in a controls function, working in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent lifting/carrying/pushing (10‑50 lbs) and pulling (50‑300 lbs).
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand/work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours per shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• 2‑year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation).
• 2+ years of instrumentation & electrical, electronics, or factory controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Server, virtual infrastructure, and database administration knowledge.
• Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels).

• Excellent communication skills.
• Analyze and test applications for factory control systems.
• Knowledge of Rockwell 5000 and Siemens Step 7 control system environments (Control Logix, Compact Logix, Factory Talk, Step
  7).
• Support user departments in the use of HMI terminals and control system software applications.
• Understand industrial networks (Ethernet, Profibus, Profi Net).
• Troubleshoot programs on Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation PLC control systems.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, and sensors.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for complex industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Field service experience preferred.
• Operate within a team of four to troubleshoot and repair all electrical machine stops across the factory.

If you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

• Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, etc.
• Additional compensation and total rewards details below.

• Application → Resume review → Recruiter phone screen → Situational Judgement Assessment (online) → Onsite panel interview → Interview team decision.

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Annual variable bonus payout.
• Annual merit increases.

• Medical, vision, and dental – starts day one.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 18 weeks parental leave.

• 3‑day initial orientation on start date (day shift).

• The opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package.
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• Opportunity to work cross‑functionally, add value, and impact a better world for generations to come.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Food and Beverage Manufacturing