Controls Technician

Job Description

CraftMark Bakery is an innovative and highly automated commercial bakery that is looking for TOP TALENT to join a growing company! Our state-of-the-art bakery has a temperature controlled environment, a GREAT culture and we set a new standard for quality and food safety, while providing real value and to our customers.

Our Skilled Controls Tech will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required; troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, PLC, HMI, motion control instrumentation and system networks.

Essential Functions

Must work safely at all times.

Will have excellent communication skills when dealing with internal and external customers.

Has troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Accurately completes all required paperwork.

Coordinates maintenance and repairs to processing and packaging equipment, assists when necessary.

Administers and enforces GMP's and safety practices.

Works closely with maintenance department to troubleshoot issues and perform required equipment preventative maintenance tasks.

Provides assistance in scheduling of machines for repair or rebuild.

Work on projects to improve production throughput and system component visibility.

Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.

Participates in meetings.

Fills in for other positions as necessary.

Comply with all safety policies, procedures and good work practices.

Participates in audits where assigned (Safety, GMP, 5S, etc.).

Special Skills / Requirements

Candidates should have demonstrated experience with the following skills :

PLC: Extensive experience with PLC programming; Capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs. Candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both PLC hardware and PLC software related problems. Candidate has complete understanding of PLC communications. Allen-Bradley experience is strongly required with specific experience using Logix 500 and Logix 5000 software. Mitsubishi PLC/HMI experience a plus.

HMI: Candidate must understand the functionality and operation of Allen-Bradley software packages used to upload, modify, and download HMI programs. Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system experience a plus.

Motion Control: Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor based motion control system including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers/drives, servo motors, and feedback devices (incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers). Candidate is capable of troubleshooting applications (typically for Emerson and Allen Bradley motion control platforms) that implement simple to moderately complex motion control systems. Must be able to configure & troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems and understand basic and advanced parameters.

Device Networks: Must be able to troubleshoot device networks; including Ethernet and other technologies.

Instrumentation: Maintains skills needed to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters, and pressure transducers.

Electrical: Must have strong electrical skills. Can troubleshoot controls and relay logic; understands electrical theory and basic calculations. Maintains strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both hardware and software related problems with these systems. Candidate can install, wire, and set up electrical components and devices from drawings.

Documentation: Must be able to read / understand electrical code and electrical schematics. Ability to search online manufacturer websites to locate technical datasheets for controls devices (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other controls components).

PC Skills: Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMMS programs.

Will follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent level or technical training and work experience.

1+ years of related experience.

Strong understanding and working knowledge (operation and maintenance) of all processing, packaging and associated equipment.

Must have working knowledge of electronic circuitry, electrical and pneumatic schemes, equipment prints and facility maintenance.

Benefits

CraftMark Bakery offers a rich benefits program including:

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with a 24/7 Nurse Hotline

401k Retirement Program with Employer Match up to 4% per pay period

Free Basic Life Insurance

Free Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus Program

Wellbeing Solutions Program

Future Moms Program for a healthy pregnancy

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement Opportunities

Quarterly Attendance Bonuses

Fresh baked cookies and muffins!

Schedule

2-2-3 Rotating Schedule, Nights

CraftMark Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

CraftMark Bakery participates in E-Verify.