Industrial Control Technician

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.


Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for an Industrial Control Technician for our Tyler, TX location who will ensure the proper functioning of the electronic control systems present on the production equipment and auxiliary systems, and to participate in the continuous improvement and safety projects.


Functional Responsibilities
• Provide technical support while training users on the best use of existing equipment.
• Seek actions to improve or update existing equipment; make recommendations to your immediate supervsor by establishing a realistic budget.
• Maintain all technical documentation related to its activites (technical plan, work procedures, drawings, etc.).
• Regularly perform system inspections to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Assist the Maintenance Purchaser on related critical parts inventory.
• Provide technical support on existing VFD motor drive systems, PLCs, HMIs and Industrial Communication Network and troubleshoot/repair machine breakdowns.
• Communication Network and troubleshoot/repair machine breakdowns.,
• Provide technical support to upgrade obsolete systems or parts
• Assure safe work practices in a fast-paced work environment
• Train on the new technology and share knowledge back with the plant team

Functional Requirements
• Regular use of computers, telephones and other types of equipment.
• Must organize complex tasks and meet deadlines.
• Provides training/coaching.
• Read, understand and follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and QSP (Quality Standard Procedures) requirements.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment moving safely in and around machines and equipment.
• Available to work temporarily different hours if required.

Qualifications
• 5 to 7 years PLC programming experience and Associates Degree in Electronics Technology; or equivalent certification or 7 to 10 years experience in field and some post secondary.

Skills
• Proficient working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's/controls/protocols
• Proficient working knowledge of VFD motors and motor controllers
• Working knowledge of industrial drives/controllers
• Ability to prepare technical reports for documenting issues/changes to equipment
• Ability to implement changes and improvements
• Stay up-to-date in the newer technology

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status. EOE/M-F