Maintenance Controls Technician - Night Shift

Maintenance Controls Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus (Finance)

Join Our Team as a Controls Technician! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic Controls Technician to join our high-speed pet food manufacturing team! This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring our automated equipment and control systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We are currently hiring for 12 hour rotating night shift. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

• Proactive Maintenance: You'll be the hero who keeps our operations running smoothly through proactive maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Problem Solver: Dive into root cause analysis of electrical and automation issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with our talented Automation Engineers on exciting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to report issues and work effectively in teams.
• Flexibility: Availability for rotating shifts, on-call support, or overtime based on plant needs.
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 3-phase power, motor controls, and relay logic.
• Troubleshooting
  
  Experience:
  
  Proficiency with PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Protocol Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong problem-solving abilities in an industrial automation environment.
• Safety Awareness: Understanding of arc flash safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Electrical control circuits, PLCs, motor circuits, and automation components.
• Preventive Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Support Production: Diagnose and resolve issues with automated equipment to keep production rolling.
• Lead Troubleshooting: Take charge in troubleshooting PLC logic, HMIs, and other industrial control systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate on projects to enhance machine efficiency, process optimization, and system reliability.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to electrical safety programs, NFPA 70E, and other regulations.
• Documentation: Utilize CMMS (eMaint) to document maintenance activities and track work orders.
• Training: Empower maintenance personnel with basic troubleshooting techniques.

• Education: Associate's degree or technical certification in Electrical, Automation, or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 3+ years in industrial automation, controls, or electrical maintenance.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in food processing or similar manufacturing environments.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with CMMS software (eMaint or similar) and basic programming skills in PLC software (Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench, Factory Talk Viewpoint).

• Industrial Environment: Ability to work in conditions with high temperatures, dust, and noise.
• Physical Strength: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces or elevated platforms.

• Rotating 12-Hour Night Shift: Embrace a schedule that offers variety and balance. We follow a 2,2,3 rotation pattern.
• Sign-On Bonus: New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus
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Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.