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About the Role
The Controls Technician ensures the reliability and efficiency of production processes by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and automation systems. This role involves minor design, programming, and maintenance of PLC systems, including Allen Bradley. The position includes diagnosing equipment issues, making necessary repairs, and upholding high technical standards, safety, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical and control systems to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs to control production equipment and processes.
- Create and update Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens for operator interaction and process monitoring.
- Calibrate and maintain sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation devices used in production processes.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, circuits, and components in accordance with safety standards.
- Collaborate with engineers and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and electrical drawings.
- Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Provide training and guidance to production personnel on the safe operation and basic troubleshooting of control systems.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD Drives, Vision Systems, Motor Control Centers, Power Distribution Centers, Motors (DC, AC, Stepper, Servo, etc.), Three Phase/Single Phase - power and control circuits, Control Panel layout and component installation.
- Act as first responder to troubleshooting activities, leading and assigning crew members and utilizing all available resources to correct controls issues and/or equipment/system breakdowns in an expedient manner.
- Work with Maintenance Mechanics on shift to troubleshoot root cause of problems and implement preventative controls.
- Collaborate with all business partners to maintain ongoing, uninterrupted operation to produce high-quality products.
- Proactively evaluate obsolete equipment within the plant, making recommendations for repair and/or replacement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates degree with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical degree or certification in electrical or controls-related field preferred.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI development.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial controls, and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
- Flexibility to work off-hours and weekends when necessary for maintenance and emergencies.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Skills
- Troubleshooting PLC-based control systems (Rockwell Software preferred).
- Digital and analog temperature, pressure, flow, speed, and weight measurement.
- Discrete sensors.
- Process loop calibration and equipment.
- Configuring industrial control networks (Ethernet, Device Net, DH+).
- Working with 480V 3-phase power distribution.
- Working with Allen Bradley motor controls and VFDs.
- Using electrical test equipment.
- Prior manufacturing experience with PLCs and automation controls.
- Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls.
- Dairy and/or food processing expertise (preferred).
- Mixing & Blending, Retort operations, automatic packaging, system and equipment mechanics, and sanitation and safety expertise (preferred).
- Setting IP addresses using BOOTP (preferred).
- RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Factory Talk for programming PLCs, HMIs, and Drives (preferred).
- WonderWare experience (bonus).
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- All shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
- Holiday and weekend availability required
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree
- Technical degree or certification in electrical or controls-related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $30-$45/hr
Benefits
- Group health and/or dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Paid time away from work
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.