Controls Technician
First Quality
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- Pay
- $70K to $80K
- a year
- Location
- Mcelhattan, PA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 5 days ago
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About the company
First Quality
Consumer goods · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Interface with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issues
- Read and use electrical schematics and electrical test equipment
- Perform electrical preventative maintenance
- Work closely with production and support disciplines to resolve problems
- Assist with department projects and equipment installations
- Follow all electrical safety rules and guidelines
What you need
- Electrical Knowledge
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
- Fundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power
- Familiar with NEC and standard wiring practices
- Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic
- 1-3 years of Industrial Controls experience (preferred)
- Fundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred)
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
PLC hardware and softwarePLC ladder logicElectrical KnowledgeElectrical schematicsElectrical multimeterElectrical theoryThree phaseSingle phaseDC powerNECServo motion controlMicrosoft Office SuiteStrong analytical skillsStrong communication skills
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Perks
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Up to 3 weeks’ vacation
- Parental Leave
- Company Matched Dependent Care
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus
- 401k plus company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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We are seeking a Controls Technician for our Nutek Disposables Company located in McElhattan, PA. This is a 12-hour overnight position (6:45 pm-7 am) on a 2-week rotating crew schedule. This position will be responsible for t roubleshooting and maintaining controls components and automation systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annual
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, effective immediately
Up to 3 weeks’ vacation after 2 months + PTO
Parental Leave- 6 weeks 100% paid
Company Matched Dependent Care
10 Paid Holidays
Quarterly Incentive Bonus
Company Store Discounts
401k plus company match up to 4%
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym
Only Scheduled to work 15 days a month!
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision, robotics, power distribution (<600V), and control system networking
Interface with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issues
Read and use electrical schematics and electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issues
Performs electrical preventative maintenance to maintain like new equipment condition
Works closely with the production and support disciplines to identify and resolve problems
Assists with department projects and equipment installations as necessary
Owns personal safety and is expected to follow all electrical safety rules and guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:
High School Diploma with associate’s degree in the following or related disciplines:
Mechatronics
Electrical Technology
Robotics and Automation
Electrical Maintenance
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Controls Technology
1-3 years of Industrial Controls experience (preferred)
Skill requirements:
Electrical Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
Fundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power
Familiar with NEC and standard wiring practices
Ability to utilize and interpret an electrical multimeter
Software Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of PLC hardware and software
Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic
Fundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred)
Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Skills
Safety oriented mindset
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team
Strong analytical skills.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.