Controls Tech ; Nights

Overview

Ensures that all equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner.

• The Controls Technician is responsible for electrical control systems on all production/support equipment and machinery. Must be proficient at troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of electrical control systems and electrical components for production equipment and machinery. This position requires a person that is very hands-on and assertive in driving continuous improvement activities pertaining to production equipment.
• Work to effectively troubleshoot technical issues both related to maintenance and in emergency situations;
  Troubleshooting electrical, motor and control problems.
• Proficiency/Experience in Factory Talk, RSLinx, RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500.
• Ability to modify ladder logic programming.
• Read and understand ladder logic and electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley HMIs and PLCs, relays, logic diagrams, etc.
• Assist Maintenance with electrical and control support.
• Be responsible for supporting, creating, integrating, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing and packaging control systems.
• Responsible for reduction in downtime. Work with Maintenance Manager/Supervisors to develop plans to reduce downtime in the area.
• Familiar with AC / DC motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Work with engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems in order to improve operations.
• Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. Fosters cohesiveness and supports the team to resolve issues and achieve synergy within the larger organization.

• Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems, including the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Electrician and is not intended to limit thinking or creativity of the person to the work of this function nor describe all work that may be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift. Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat and other PPE as required in appropriate environment.

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• Industrial controls experience/skills. Knowledge of RSLogix 500 and 5000 as well as Factory Talk is required. ABB knowledge is a plus.

• Preference for food manufacturing organization.

• Minimum Education
  :
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education
  :
  Some college and/or Tech School graduate.

• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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