Controls Systems Technician

Overview:Ideal candidates will possess a technical ability in the area of automation controls within a high volume industrial manufacturing environment with an emphasis in packaging automation.  The Controls Systems Technician will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all process control and operation support systems.  Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, automation and control system design and hands-on troubleshooting is strongly preferred.  Candidates must be hard-working with a strong work ethic and an unfaltering determination to excel in a fast-paced environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.Here's what you'll do:Review and modify existing equipment as required to meet safety, quality, and production requirementsPerform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production and robotic systemsProgram, troubleshoot and repair/replace sensors, scanners, vision systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and encodersTroubleshoot automated production equipment using RSLogix 5000, 500, and RSStudio PLC programming softwareCreate or modify operator interface screens using RSView32 and Factory Talk View StudioControl system upgrades of existing equipment and integration of new/existing equipmentTroubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipmentAble to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layoutsPerform preventative and predictive maintenance of production and equipmentFollow all company policies including, but not limited to, good manufacturing practices and safety systemsEnsure work is completed in accordance with relevant codes and with proper documentationParticipate in continuous improvement activities to improve processes, efficiency, quality and serviceSupport operations and reliability in meeting business objectives