Controls Technician - 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Controls Technician is responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and facility.  Activities include both planned and predictive maintenance and breakdown repair.Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:Troubleshoot, repair, problem solve and maintain all Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other drives/controls at the Mount Juliet facility.Must have a strong knowledge base with Siemens and Allen Bradley.Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and perform basic troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems and production machines with various types of mechanical equipment including bearings, roller assemblies and gearboxes. Ability to use testing instruments, hand and power tools and precision-measuring instruments.Performs a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power, light, electronic and control circuits. Perform effective root cause problem solving to solve process issues associated with equipment and/or machine performance. Develop and maintain drive, controls and SCADA system best practices through collaboration with other process technology teams.Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power, light, electronic and control circuits.Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.Repair complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms.Work from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.Create and update electrical schematics and drawings.Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.Repairs complex electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms. Measures, cuts, bonds, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit.Assists engineers in diagnosing problems and suggesting corrective action.Follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related repairs and maintenance.Orders replacement parts. Requisition new parts and equipment.Report shift metrics to capture the performance and/or areas for improvement. (Breakdown – Downtime) (Part Availability)Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.Consistently work in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems.  Continuously review current processes and search out improvement methods to ensure that all procedures and processes are value added.Assist and support other team members in meeting department and site goals and with completing project work.Provide support to the production team to produce superior quality materials that meet/exceed client needs.  This role supports the needs of manufacturing and facilities to ensure both are in top working order.