Hill's Pet Nutrition · 7 hours ago
Controls Technician
Richmond, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in various sectors including Pet Nutrition. The Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, support, and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system, while also acting as a liaison with outside integrators and contractors.
ManufacturingPetRetail
Responsibilities
Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements
Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility
Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur
Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects
Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects
Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System
Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current
Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems
Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems
Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources
Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software)
Understand and align with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety
Identify and report Food Safety issues to management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience
2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics
Preferred
BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field
5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)
MSsql
Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
AB Panelview
Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface
Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid parental leave
Disability coverage
Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
Company
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose.
1001-5000 employees
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President, General Manager US
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