Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Controls Technician
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCoca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. is a privately owned company with over 100 years of stability. The Controls Technician will be responsible for machine programming, diagnosing control faults, and performing maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
ConsumerConsumer GoodsFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Troubleshoots machine controls
Coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment
Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems. Duties include calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability
Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
Repairs or replaces defective parts
Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum age 18 years old
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
Less than high school education; or up to 12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs
Ability to collaborate with other team members
Ability to be innovative and self-motivated
Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Effective problem-solving skills
Benefits
Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1902, where its corporate headquarters remains today.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Rural Development Partners
2020-11-01Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Gianetta Jones
SVP and Chief People Officer
Lucas Gambino
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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