Control Technician

Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville GA

Title: Controls Technician

Hiring Manager: Berrie Maas

Required Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

2-2-3 Rotating Shift

Week 1: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday Thursday

Job Purpose:

The Controls Technician is the PCIS systems owner for the production areas and responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses. The PCIS Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining all site equipment. Also including the following:

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet time in role (12 months)
• Must have approval from line manager to apply
• Must currently be in good standing
• 2-year Technical Degree/Certificate (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) or equivalent experience
• 1 years Instrumentation & Electrical Electronics and Factory Controls & IT experience including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution
• 1 years experience in a controls function working in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending stooping twisting handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights climb stairs leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation)
• 2 years Instrumentation & Electrical Electronics or Factory Controls & IT experience including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Server Administration Virtual Infrastructure Administration & Database Administration knowledge
• Possess or can obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)

What will be your Key Responsibilities

• In-depth contact with users must be maintained to gather information processing on problems or requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and test applications for Factory Control systems
• Good understanding of Rockwell 5000 and Siemens Step 7 Controls Systems environments including ControlLogix CompactLogix Factory Talk Step 7 and thin-client technologies
• Ability to work well with user departments to provide operational support in the use of HMI terminals including thin client along with software applications on Control Systems
• Basic knowledge of databases such as Wonderware automation software
• Understanding of networks including but not limited to Ethernet DeviceNet ControlNet Profibus and ProfiNet
• Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems in the plant

• Must have a good understanding of interfacing with PLCs scales display devices and other Instrumentation & Electrical related devices
• In-depth knowledge of installation programming and troubleshooting of VFDs Servo Drives and sensors.

Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

What can you expect from Mars

• The opportunity to learn develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package
• To be respected and valued
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally add value and impact a better world for generations to come.