ACTIVELY HIRING: Controls Technician - CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN

Job Description

This company is an innovative, diversified, and flexible food manufacturer helping some of the industry’s largest and best-known companies develop brand-worthy food solutions. Its authentic culinary expertise helps drive innovation, and in-house expertise in everything from food trends and marketing to packaging and logistics makes the company an ideal partner for new product development. The Controls Technician will be responsible for automated equipment within the manufacturing lines, dividing their time equally between projects and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair control and automation systems by performing tests, calibrations, and troubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, and networks at the direction of the Controls Engineer or Maintenance Manager.
• Work with Plant Management and the Plant Maintenance Team to actively operate and eliminate downtime in the facility.
• Lead controls integration projects as needed for the installation or modification of equipment.
• Assist with line implementation efforts.
• Own the troubleshooting of automated issues occurring within manufacturing.
• Have a foundational understanding of the company's manufacturing process and the automation involved.
• Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust electrical devices and equipment, instrumentation, and related controls hardware.
• Review, modify, and create CAD drawings and any other controls-related documentation.
• Perform network troubleshooting and diagnostics for Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment with automation controls, control systems troubleshooting/programming, and motor controls.
• 4 years of experience with PLC programs.
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in HMI, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC troubleshooting, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience in machine building.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required. The environment is clean and climate-controlled. The equipment worked on is new machinery. The Controls Technician will work alongside two existing control technicians and will collaborate directly with one controls engineer and the engineering manager. Shifts available are Monday-Friday, with overtime available and capped at 54 hours a week. Shift times are 1st: 6:00a-2:30p, 2nd: 2:00p-10:30p, and 3rd: 10:30p-6:00a.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $36 - $40