Schwan's Company · 5 hours ago
Controls Technician I
Salina, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expSchwan's Company is a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron® and Tony's®. They are seeking a Controls Technician I to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, as well as manage PLC systems to support plant automation.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability across measuring, recording, and control systems
Program, modify, and manage PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using tools such as RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support and enhance plant automation
Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks, including IP mapping, switch configuration, and cable patching to ensure stable integration between IT and OT systems
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, including ladder logic editing, I/O module replacement, voltage troubleshooting, and frequency drive programming
Develop and implement HMI applications, integrate new automation processes, upload/download PLC programs, and configure network protocols to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience
Proficient in Ethernet networking, including IP addressing, switch wiring, and cable patching for industrial systems
In-depth knowledge of PLC platforms including PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix
Skilled in control software and interfaces such as FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix500, Studio 5000, and PanelView 32
Able to lift up to 90 lbs., obtain a forklift license, and comply with all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations
Benefits
Weekly Friday pay
Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
3 Health Plans
2 Dental Plans
2 Vision Plans
Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
Company
Schwan's Company
Schwan's Company is a food and beverage manufacturing company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bain Capital Special Situations
2019-05-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dimitrios Smyrnios
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Reilly, MBA
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
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