Controls Technician

We are seeking a Controls Technician for our First Quality Products 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 troubleshooting 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

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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