Rich Products Corporation · 8 hours ago
PLC Controls Technician
New Britain, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. The PLC Controls Technician maintains equipment to specifications related to electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and troubleshooting in a team operation.
RetailFood and BeverageAgricultureManufacturingLogisticsBakeryConfectioneryFood DeliveryFood ProcessingOrganic FoodSeafoodSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modification on production equipment
Designs, implements and tests for proper operation the control system software and hardware for a wide variety of PLC (programmable logic controllers), HMI (human machine interfaces), Process Instrumentation and Servo Systems
Throughout control system software/hardware implementation or modification, ensure the safety of operators, maintenance and support personnel working in proximity to automated equipment
Organize control system software/hardware implementation or modifications to minimize the impact on production
Provide the Engineering or Maintenance Team with support in the implementation of production line modifications
Provide the Maintenance Team with support in the troubleshooting and repair of equipment or instrumentation operating under the control of an automated system
Installation of conduit, pull wire and terminate
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent coupled with formal technical education in a trade school setting
Eight years of experience is required in a mechanical setting relating to the food processing, chemical or the pharmaceutical industry
Must pass aseptic certification course
Must be able to pass a position specific 'basic' skills test
Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of schematics, PLC's, process & instrumentation drawings
Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid power systems
Must be able to function in a team environment
Must pass a basic computer skills test
Must pass equipment manufacturer review of demonstrated aptitude
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
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