Electrical Technician

Summit, IL, US, 60501-0907

Department: Maintenance

Job: Industrial Controls Technician

Base Rate: $40.00-$45.00 Per Hour based on skill level

2nd shift 3pm-11pm w/ flexibility for 3rd shift 11pm-7am

Full Health Care Benefit Package!

The Industrial Controls Technician will:

• Provide and coordinate production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support as needed with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams (become that first line of support for advanced troubleshooting activities)
• Coordinate facility, trade and OEM-service contractors, certifying that work requested is performed as expected while conforming to PAD safety standards. Become one of the in-house experts on both the facility and our production operations
• Serve as the gatekeeper of all control and electrical drawings and primary electrical/controls resource. Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging and building systems, edit and write PLC programs, create/modify HMI screens, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
• Collaborate on team projects to problem-solve and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE, safety, quality and work environment
• Focus on equipment reliability and seek out opportunities to drive manufacturing capacity and capabilities within the factory

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with automation and controls, with at least 2 years of experience working in a consumer-packaged goods or related industry manufacturing + production environment
• Demonstrated, independent execution of electrical or automation projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot complex PLC programs and HMI programs and read electrical schematics
• Proven, working knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming software
• Working knowledge of high-speed packaging equipment and have some experience with mechanical / pneumatical functions and operations
• Demonstrated competence handling and troubleshooting basic mechanical related issues at times
• Strong coaching, training and teamwork skills, organization and experience working with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
• Capable of handling stressful situations and being able to adapt to urgent production focused needs if they arise
• Capable of working extended hours and weekends as needed
• Support TPM & S5 Initiatives

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Summit Argo, IL 60501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person