What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Staffing Ninja?
Job Role: Controls Technician
Location: Richmond, Indiana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000
Job Description
The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support, and improvement of the plant's floor control system. This includes serving as a liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget. Additionally, the Controls Technician will train maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and provide technical support when issues exceed their expertise. This role also involves innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.
- Maintain and modify PLC programs to support daily operations.
- Work on continuous improvement projects throughout the plant and troubleshoot system failures.
- Support the implementation of PLC programs for various projects.
- Install and use WonderWare SCADA software for plant projects.
- Maintain and upgrade the plant’s SCADA System.
- Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLCs and SCADA systems current.
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to ensure proper training on plant control systems.
- Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to resolve system-related issues.
- Provide on-call support for on-shift technical resources.
- Coordinate with the Network Administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, GMPs, and Food Safety regulations.
- Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
Education & Experience Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree, or equivalent work experience.
- 2 years of experience in developing and/or modifying electrical schematics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS or equivalent in Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field.
- 5 years of experience in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5, and SLC 5/05 software).
- Familiarity with MSsql, Industrial SQL, Wonderware Historian, AB Panelview, Sigmatek PLC, and Operator interface.
- Experience in robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.).
Travel Requirements
- Expected travel: Up to 5%.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined or hazardous conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Ability to work in various environments, including extreme weather conditions and standard office settings.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
