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Leprino · 16 hours ago

Controls Technician

Lubbock, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$39/hr - $39/hr

5+ years exp

Leprino is a leading manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, seeking a Controls Technician for their new facility in Lubbock, TX. The role involves providing plant-wide support for industrial controls, including programming and training, while ensuring compliance and effective operation of control systems.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jamie Cross

Responsibilities

Implementation of Control Systems

Owns, drives, and has full accountability for designing and implementing new control systems and equipment on capital projects with the input from the engineering team

Oversees outside system integrators and controls contractors in their work within the facility

Ensures that all projects are documented, and information is available for use by all maintenance and production employees

Ensures work is accomplished in a safe and sanitary manner by directing employees and contractors and monitoring adherence to Company policies

Has accountability for supporting server-based solutions and/or network infrastructure to maximize effectiveness of the plant’s investment in shared computing resources, including effective deployment and utilization of servers (standalone and clustered), thin clients/terminal services, structured cabling, routers, switches, and network This more in the controls system side of our network. Asset-Center, Wonderware etc

Performs, provides details for, and inspects repairs to control and instrumentation systems to prevent downtime and ensure compliance with plant standards and governmental regulations

Determines necessary quantities of spare controls and instrumentation parts and supplies for all plant equipment

Ensure all Control systems, PLC and MCC have a current I/O List

Ensures that appropriate training and documentation is available for use in proper training of Maintenance and Operations personnel

Coordinates, champions, and provides training and development for Maintenance Technicians to upgrade their controls skill levels

Accountable for maintaining appropriate records and files pertaining to plant maintenance activities to ensure availability of information regarding machine and facilities requirements

Acts as resource to production and maintenance teams, in problem solving and troubleshooting, operational activities to reduce downtime related to electrical and control problems

Integrates LEPRINO QUALITY into all aspects of the Allendale plant as evidenced by demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co-workers, distinguished customer service and striving for excellence

Qualification

PLC programmingIndustrial automationControl systems designWonderwareElectrical infrastructureMicrosoft Office SuiteProcess improvement mindsetCustomer serviceEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of plant controls systems including PLCs and industrial automation software such as Wonderware

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs

Familiar with industrial operations, preferably dairy or food manufacturing

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Creative thinker with a process improvement mindset

Demonstrated experience achieving high levels of customer service with cross-functional teams

Minimum of two-year electrical/electronic technical degree or five years demonstrated experience in industrial controls system development and troubleshooting

Strong knowledge of maintenance industry best practices

Practical experience leading loss control efforts in general industry

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Holiday

Dedicated sick time

Matching 401(k)

Annual merit increases

Bonuses

Annual Profit-Sharing plan

Company

Leprino

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Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.

Founded in 1950

Denver, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.leprinofoods.com

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