Controls Technician

National consumer goods processing/packaging facility is looking for a 3rd shift Controls Technician for their Indianapolis, IN plant.

Scope:

The Controls Technician will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation including pressure, flow, temperature, and I/P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, designing and implementing document control solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Must be a hands-on person who spends more time on equipment, optimizing and improving existing processes, than at their desk.
• Perform Allen Bradley PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
• Develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code changes using Rockwell RS Logix family (5000 preferred).
• Familiarization with A/B PLC processers (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred) and input/output modules and Device Net.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities and Teams.
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop, and maintain electrical schematic and equipment layout drawings.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and Operations to improve equipment functionality, throughput, and uptime.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated and accessible.
• Perform Preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems such as program back-ups, UPS systems, firmware/software updates, configurable parameter documentation and control cabinet/wiring termination management, I/O commissioning, Instrumentation calibration, and updating electrical schematics and associated documentation.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• 3-5 years of control system experience working with Allen Bradley PLC-based controls in a manufacturing environment, focusing on troubleshooting, process improvement, instrumentation calibration, and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Experience in Allen Bradley (A/B) PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and prioritize different projects and workloads.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management, contractors, and vendors.
• Self-motivated demonstrates a very high sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Contact me for more information about this 3rd shift position, M-F, 10:00p-6:30aET, and up to $35/hr plus shift differential.

jennifer@mriweb.com or 317-678-0120

Jenny Sochocki

Manta Resources, Inc.