Controls Technician-1st Shift SC

We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a third-generation family-owned organization that understands the significance of our employees and that we are successful due to our incredibly committed team. We are excited to announce the search for our next team members for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Greenwood County, South Carolina! We are looking for a Controls Technician to join our growing team!

The future is bright at E.A. Sween Company and we invite you to come grow with us!

Hours are Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, OT as needed

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

The Controls Technician’s primary responsibilities are to provide support which involves programming, debugging, and problem solving of highly automated equipment and controls systems including PLCs, HMIs, and electrical circuits. Additional responsibilities consist of providing support for continuous improvement and capital projects and analyzing data to attain high equipment reliability and uptime. The Automation Technician works within an environment that requires considerable interaction and collaboration with team members from other departments and support functions.

• Safety
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for the various areas of the plant. Including handling of equipment, tools, etc.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
  • Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety rules and general plant rules.
  • Wear Personal Protection Equipment:
    Cut resistant gloves, hard hats while in Production, or safety glasses and specific protective equipment-based task being done.
  • Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween safety training
• Technical Scope
  • Using a meter to perform high level troubleshooting to component level. Act as first level escalation support for the maintenance teams. Appropriately elevate downtime situations to leadership for support to restore equipment operation.
  • Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize utilization of systems.
  • Monitor metrics and to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
  • Partner with Facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building.
  • Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
  • Replace/Program electrical components including VFDs, PLC programming and complex wiring.
    • Advanced electrical abilities including sensor technologies & reliability maintenance.
  • Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of pneumatic processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment.
    • Ability to read schematics and interpret circuits design and component functions within the circuit.
    • Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic components effectively.
    • Understand and troubleshoot solenoid panels and related equipment.
  • Display advanced ability to troubleshoot and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems.
    • Ability to interpret system read outs and adjust as necessary.
    • Ability to repair/replace electrical components of HVAC and refrigeration systems including ammonia and freon based equipment.
  • Help to build & enhance the PM procedures for all controls/electrical equipment. Complete Work Orders in CMMS for all work performed in a timely fashion.
  • Follow all aspects of the Maintenance Planning Process
    • Use and help validate PM Job Plans
    • Use Asset Essentials to create…