Automation and Controls Technician

THE RAUCH FAMILY:

Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

• Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating safety meetings, performing safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot facility and manufacturing control systems consisting of PLCs, VFD’s, computer controls, HMI interfaces, as well as controls and process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot or modify existing PLC programs and make system hardware recommendations to resolve operation problems, improve processes, to support factory initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Design control systems and prepare drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Document and maintain revisions to existing automated systems and maintain appropriate PLC, and computer software/hardware information.
• Design and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability of existing plant and manufacturing control systems and equipment.
• Support and assist Maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, testing, modifying, and installing electrical equipment and control systems.
• Support maintenance department with implementation of SAP workorders and maintenance hour tracking and adjustment.
• Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues.
• Repairs critical electrical equipment and performs preventive and predictive maintenance and completes projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades.
• Repairs and replaces control devices such as switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motor starts, thermocouples, etc. as needed.
• Reads electrical drawings for conveyors, machines, and building.
• Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical breakdowns associated with high-speed packaging and processing machinery to ensure continuous production operations.
• Performs efficient troubleshooting and repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Maintains and repairs electrical breakdowns in operation, which includes packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, ovens, VFD’s, PLC’s, wrappers, palletizers, robotics, blending operations, etc.
• Repairs and replaces defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures.
• Maintains calibrating of instrumentation and supporting records.
• Performs defensive repair and preservation of electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Tests solid-state circuitry to determine defective components along with defective parts replacement.
• Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment, and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste. ·
• Must be willing to have hands-on involvement with industrial equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by managers or leads.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

• 5 years experience in manufacturing environment.
• 5 years related experience as an Automation and Controls Technician.
• Experience with industrial equipment including PLCs, computers, computer networks and high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
• Experience in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and skill in programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text, and Statement logic. ·
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Knowledge of communication protocols [Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, HART, Ethernet TCP/IP, Fiber and OPC]
• Knowledge of power distribution (single phase, three phase, low Voltage, medium voltage, high Voltage)
• Knowledgeable in instrumentation calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, level etc.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Associate’s degree in automation technology, robotics, or a related discipline preferred.

Our Benefits:

• Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
• Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
• Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
• Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
• Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
• Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
• Performance-oriented and competitive salary
• 401(k) Plan
• Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee of the Month
• Social Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Fresh Fruits every week
• Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
• RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
• Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
• Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
• Overtime available
• Multi-shift working time options (e.g. only night shifts; 4 days work, 4 days off)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work Night Shift 4 on 4 off schedule

You live the Rauch Spirit?

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Ability to Commute:

• Waddell, AZ 85355 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waddell, AZ 85355: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35