Controls Technician

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the controls technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, operations, and functionality of electronic, mechanical, robotic equipment in a particular facility. She/he is often required to calibrate, troubleshoot, test and install equipment, and is sometimes responsible for training others how to use equipment properly. She/he must have a thorough understanding of electronic circuits and other high-tech equipment.

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Update existing electrical schematics to correct typos and reflect existing electrical panel content and\or updates.
• Proactively identify sub-standard work or craftsmanship and work with Plant Engineer to correct it.
• Assist plant engineer\maintenance with properly specifying and selecting electrical components within the plant.
• Assist plant engineer by maintaining a current archive of all control\HMI programs (and associated passwords) used within the plant.
• Support daily plant operations addressing unplanned downtime as needed with prescribed skillset – may require after hours support as needed.
• When plant support is not needed, work on CI related projects to improve safety, productivity and overall work environment for team.
• A company goal is to use video calls/POKA to foster internal training and minimize travel expenses\time.

Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field or equivalent combination of education/experience considered;

Have a 3-5 years’ progressive technical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferable in food manufacturing.

Practical Experience and working knowledge of RS Logix 5000/500, Factory Talk View Studio, and Panel Builder 32

Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.                                                                        

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

Availability and willingness to periodically work weekends or work additional hours with plant engineer\coworkers is necessary to work around the production schedule and gain access to equipment\project work.

Availability and willingness to periodically travel to other Leclerc locations for technical troubleshooting\training is required.