Industrial Controls Technician

This position is based out of Leclerc Foods Tennessee.  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.Responsibilities

• 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.
• A company goal is to use video calls/POKA to foster internal training and minimize travel expenses\time.

Requirements

• 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.