Controls Technician
Company: Schwan's Company
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Starting Pay: $35.00/hour Additional 1.50 shift differential
from 6pm 6am Shift: 1st Shift This is a full-time position within
our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement! Who
we are! Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle
company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer
and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and
food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron,
Tonys, Big Daddys, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smiths
and Edwards desserts; and Pagoda Asian-style snacks. To learn more
about Schwans, visit www.schwanscompany.com. What we want to do for
you: We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a
comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and
their families with their financial security, health and
well-being.
- Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Two weeks paid vacation + holidays for new hires
- 401(k) Program with immediate Company MatchWhat we need from
you:
- Associates degree or equivalent experience and 5-7 years of
related experience
- Understanding of Ethernet networks, IP addressing, wiring, and
cable patching
- Detailed understanding of PLC's is required: PLC5SLC500,
Compact/Contrologix.
- Strong ability to utilize Factory TalkView Studio, RSLogix500,
Studio 500 Professional, and Panel View 32
- Ability to read/understand blueprints and schematics
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of
measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and
calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages,
area circumference, and volume
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to comply with all general safety policies and
procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and
regulations
- Ability to obtain a valid forklift license
- Must be able to lift ninety (90) Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing design and maintenance of control
networks, ladder logic programming, and plant software
- Maintains calibration of measuring instrumentation, electrical,
and mechanical equipment
- Performs calibration and maintains electronic measuring,
instrumentation recording, and indicating instruments electrical
mechanical equipment
- Maintains detailed mapping of Ethernet networks including; IP
addresses, wiring switches, and cable patching
- Manages revision control PLC Logic including; PLC5, SLC500, and
Compact/Contrologix. Utilizes Factory Talk View Studio, RSLogix500,
Studio 500 Professional, and Panel View 32 to maintain and optimize
controls systems throughout the plant
- Ensures system integration of Information Technology (IT)
systems with Operations Technology (OT) systems function on daily
basis
- Optimizes plant processes by editing and/or writing ladder
logic programming for a variety of systems
- Performs standard to more complex repairs and is responsible to
receive adjust and install new plant equipment ensuring the proper
electrical performance; operate a variety of power hand and shop
tools as required
- Responsible for the diagnosis of electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, and similar problems and apply appropriate corrective
action
- Reads and interprets schematic drawings and diagrams required
to perform maintenance on or install plant equipment
- Performs advanced electrician duties including but not limited
to: using a voltage meter to check high and low voltage reading on
equipment, checking for open circuits for line voltage,
troubleshooting frequency, drives for proper operation
understanding all aspects of an electrical schematic and
troubleshooting/replacing I/O modules in a PLC
- Participates in and successfully completes training directed at
increasing job-related trade skills as mandated by
management/supervisor
- Performs all duties in accordance with USDA, company policy,
and established procedures and maintains clean work area
- Performs PM's inspections and verifications on all control
components
- Performs frequency drives, writes drive logic in PLC code,
creates HMI applications, uploads and downloads PLC Programs and
HMI applications, programs ladder logic to troubleshoot equipment,
integrates new processes into equipment, sets up network
communications, and sets up advanced routing of Ethernet
protocols
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required,
including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear
plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots
The employing subsidiaries of Schwans Company are Equal Employment
Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to disability, age,
race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other
protected class.
Keywords: Schwan's Company, Pasadena , Controls Technician, Professions , Pasadena, Texas
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