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Job Title: Controls Technician

Seeking a motivated Controls Technician to join our team. Responsible for scheduling and performing installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair on all instrumentation equipment for the facility.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

•            Schedule: 2-10:30pm, Mon.-Fri. or 10pm-6:30am, Mon.-Fri. with opportunities for overtime

•            Starting hourly pay of $30.07 based on knowledge and demonstrated skill

•            Quarterly Incentives

•            Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Troubleshooting complex drive systems (mechanical and electrical), PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, VFD's, HMI's, vision systems, X-ray, and power distribution systems. Program, Service, Installation, loop tuning, calibration, development, implementation, repair and maintenance of communication network, instrumentation, control, safety and electrical systems.

• Will be required to assist Engineering, Instrumentation, Calibration, Multi-craft and Cereal Technicians as required and other duties as assigned.

• Will support Projects by participating in the development project scopes, design, and functional specifications. Perform design reviews, factory acceptance testing, system start-ups and operational checks of systems, including NEC and Safety compliance, configuration, wiring, grounding and power quality testing. Specify, organize and maintain adequate spare parts for control and instrumentation systems.

• Must complete all paperwork/checks as necessary including creating work orders, creating breakdown work orders, checking tasks, entering time and completing work orders in SAP.   

• Attend training for equipment, system, operations, and maintenance with intent of becoming a subject matter expert. Train and mentor peers, in all new technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-year trade school preferred. Specialized training such as apprenticeship in trade or technical courses.

• 3 years of experience in Industrial Electricity
• 3 years combined experience with instrumentation and programmable controllers, 3 years of experience in electrical drive systems.
• 3 years of experience in mechanical drives systems, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems with emphasis on troubleshooting.
• 2 years of electrical/electronic training or apprenticeship (preferred).
• Completing training as needed to obtain and maintain ISA certification (preferred).

Skills:

• PLC, HMI, X-ray, Vision, communication, WWTP, Boilers and Refrigeration Thermal process systems, VFD, Servo, Motor control systems.
• Calibration of electrical equipment and instruments.
• Read electrical schematics and blue-prints.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Knowledge of drive systems, electrical and mechanical.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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