Asher's Chocolate Co. · 15 hours ago
Electrical Controls Technician
Souderton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAsher's Chocolate Co. is seeking an Electrical/Controls Technician responsible for maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing control components within PLC systems and performing various maintenance activities to ensure the production equipment operates efficiently.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Support and manage all control components within a PLC system
Perform maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment on production and support equipment
Incorporates LOTO procedures as required by policy
Dismantles devices to gain access to impacted areas and repair/remove defective parts
Determines, by use of regular inspections, the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements if the parts are reusable, and what parts, if any need to be ordered
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments not performed by machine operators to ensure proper operation
Repairs electrical equipment within the limitations of expertise and training
Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts
Removes tools and cleans impacted work areas upon completion of work
Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines
Makes recommendations concerning equipment and/or procedure modifications
Locates and sets production machinery as required by production schedule
Performs and assures all duties are carried out in a safe and conscientious manner
Maintains a positive attitude when interacting with Asher’s team members and customers
Performs other job-related duties in area of responsibility as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Must have experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Needs to have acquired 1-3 years related experience and/ or training
Must have working knowledge of PLC Systems and associated software & ability to trouble-shoot controls and low voltage systems
Basic knowledge of the following: three phase electrical systems, welding and machine shop practices, HVAC systems, plumbing and pneumatics, conveyors and conveying systems, and ability to read and complete preventative maintenances as assigned
Mechanical and standard electrical skills
Preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Company
Asher's Chocolate Co.
Asher’s Chocolate Co. is one of the oldest continuously family-owned confection companies in the United States. It began in 1892, when Chester A.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-12-25
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2023-12-25
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