Controls Systems Technologist

Overview:

Ideal candidates will possess a technical ability in the area of automation controls within a high volume industrial manufacturing environment with an emphasis in packaging automation.  The Controls Systems Technician will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all process control and operation support systems.  Experience with PLCs HMIs automation and control system design and handson troubleshooting is strongly preferred.  Candidates must be hardworking with a strong work ethic and an unfaltering determination to excel in a fastpaced environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.

Heres what youll do:

• Review and modify existing equipment as required to meet safety quality and production requirements
• Perform rootcause analysis troubleshoot repair and maintain automated production and robotic systems
• Program troubleshoot and repair/replace sensors scanners vision systems motors variable frequency drives and encoders
• Troubleshoot automated production equipment using RSLogixand RSStudio PLC programming software
• Create or modify operator interface screens using RSView32 and Factory Talk View Studio
• Control system upgrades of existing equipment and integration of new/existing equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring relay logic control and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipment
• Able to interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings blueprints and layouts
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of production and equipment
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to good manufacturing practices and safety systems
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant codes and with proper documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve processes efficiency quality and service
• Support operations and reliability in meeting business objectives

Qualifications :

Heres what youll bring to the table:

• Associates degree in electronics from an accredited college or certificate of completion from a technical program (Electrical/Electronic technology or similar) preferred with 3 years experience or 10 years of applicable manufacturing experience in lieu of degree/certification.
• Experience with the programming of Drives PLCs and HMIs is highly preferred
• Experience and proficiency with relay logic programming various types of instrumentation wiring of I/O for control systems and understanding of programmable logic controllers architecture
• Detail oriented highly organized and committed to superior quality
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment lines coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication a positive attitude engagement and personal accountability is expected
• Electrical Control Panels familiarization
• Follows and fully understands Instrumentation and Electrical Safety practices (LOTO Arch flash)
• Must possess a high level of mechanical & electrical aptitude and be an effective communicator mentor and trainer
• AutoCAD and/or Visio proficiency preferred
• Ability to fluently read and interpret electrical schematics is required
• Effective written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment that includes; shared responsibilities establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others to support team and company objectives and a willingness to work in all areas of the facility
• Some Programming Language experience preferred (IE: JSON and Webservices)
• Able to work offshifts weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 12 hrs.)
• Overnight Shift 8pm 5am**

• Required Skills:

  • PLC AB ControlLogix CompactLogix MicroLogix SLC5

  • PLC I/O R I/O 1756 I/O 1768 I/O 1769 I/O Point/Flex/Block I/O 1742 interfaces

  • ABNetworks R I/O DeviceNet Ethernet/IP ControlNet

  • HMI Hardware Allen Bradley PanelView Plus RSViewSE PCs Wonderware ME.

  • HMI Software AB Panelview ViewME Wonderware ArchestrA IDE Wonderware ME.

  • Drives AB PF series. Emerson Yaskawa

  • Motor Start buckets and wiring

  • Motors Types Induction DC Servo

  • Instrumentation Level Pressure Temperature Flow Distance

  • Low voltage controls 24vac 24vdc 420mA

  • Supervisory Systems Historians SQL MES ArchestrA

  • Supervisory Networks Switches Router CAT6 802.11a/b/g

Pay Range: $40.00 $50.00/ per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

Wonderfuls dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical Vision Dental 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving () allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water POM Wonderful Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Halos Wonderful Seedless Lemons Teleflora and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values please visit  or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the companys corporate social responsibility impact visit . 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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