Controls Technician

First Quality

Mcelhattan, PAOn-siteFull time
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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

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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.

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