Controls Technician
Controls Technician
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09-06-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-06-2025
Job Description
Kaeppel Consulting is seeking a Controls Technician to work for one of clients in the Indianapolis IN area. This is a full-time role an onsite position.
Our Skilled Controls Tech will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required; troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems PLC HMI motion control instrumentation and system networks.
Essential Functions
Candidates should have demonstrated experience with the following skills :
The client offers a rich benefits program including:
Schedule
Day shift: 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 2-2-3 rotation schedule
Night shift: 5 p.m. - 5 a.m. - 2-2-3 rotation schedule
Our Skilled Controls Tech will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required; troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems PLC HMI motion control instrumentation and system networks.
Essential Functions
- Must work safely at all times.
- Will have excellent communication skills when dealing with internal and external customers.
- Has troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Accurately completes all required paperwork.
- Coordinates maintenance and repairs to processing and packaging equipment assists when necessary.
- Administers and enforces GMPs and safety practices.
- Works closely with maintenance department to troubleshoot issues and perform required equipment preventative maintenance tasks.
- Provides assistance in scheduling of machines for repair or rebuild.
- Work on projects to improve production throughput and system component visibility.
- Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
- Participates in meetings.
- Fills in for other positions as necessary.
- Comply with all safety policies procedures and good work practices.
- Participates in audits where assigned (Safety GMP 5S etc.).
Candidates should have demonstrated experience with the following skills :
- PLC: Extensive experience with PLC programming; Capable of supporting large complicated proprietary PLC programs. Candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both PLC hardware and PLC software related problems. Candidate has complete understanding of PLC communications. Allen-Bradley experience is strongly required with specific experience using Logix 500 and Logix 5000 software. Mitsubishi PLC/HMI experience a plus.
- HMI: Candidate must understand the functionality and operation of Allen-Bradley software packages used to upload modify and download HMI programs. Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system experience a plus.
- Motion Control: Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor based motion control system including motion controllers servo motor amplifiers/drives servo motors and feedback devices (incremental and absolute encoders and resolvers). Candidate is capable of troubleshooting applications (typically for Emerson and Allen Bradley motion control platforms) that implement simple to moderately complex motion control systems. Must be able to configure & troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems and understand basic and advanced parameters.
- Device Networks: Must be able to troubleshoot device networks; including Ethernet and other technologies.
- Instrumentation: Maintains skills needed to configure calibrate and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters temperature transmitters and pressure transducers.
- Electrical: Must have strong electrical skills. Can troubleshoot controls and relay logic; understands electrical theory and basic calculations. Maintains strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both hardware and software related problems with these systems. Candidate can install wire and set up electrical components and devices from drawings.
- Documentation: Must be able to read / understand electrical code and electrical schematics. Ability to search online manufacturer websites to locate technical datasheets for controls devices (PLCs HMIs sensors and other controls components).
- PC Skills: Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and CMMS programs.
- Will follow established programs policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent level or technical training and work experience.
- 1 years of related experience.
- Strong understanding and working knowledge (operation and maintenance) of all processing packaging and associated equipment.
- Must have working knowledge of electronic circuitry electrical and pneumatic schemes equipment prints and facility maintenance.
The client offers a rich benefits program including:
- Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with a 24/7 Nurse Hotline
- 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match up to 4% per pay period
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Free Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellbeing Solutions Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement Opportunities
- Quarterly Attendance Bonuses
Schedule
Day shift: 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 2-2-3 rotation schedule
Night shift: 5 p.m. - 5 a.m. - 2-2-3 rotation schedule
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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