Controls Technician - 1st Shift - Lawrence Plant

at The Hershey Company in Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Controls Technician - 1st Shift - Lawrence Plant

Posted Date: 
 
 May 10, 2024

Requisition Number: 
 
 121987

Job Title: Controls Technician - 1st Shift Lawrence Plant
Job Title: Controls Technician
Pay: $40.00/hour - OT Potential
Sign-On Bonus: $2000
Reports To: Technical Assurance Manager
Supervises: None
Job Group: Professional
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Total Rewards:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Starting Day 1
401 (k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
Hershey Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shift:
This position will be a 1st shift. We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays as needed.
Job Summary
As the Control Technician, you will lead the installation, programing, troubleshooting and repair of robotics, and automated packaging equipment. You will support the production and maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing automation projects. You will help train and mentor other technicians along with operators.
Responsibilities:
Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Maintain and troubleshoot all spider pickers and robotic palletizers
Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, cameras, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
Develop training plans for technicians
Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Support internal IT needs with associated equipment
Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
3 + years of experience with ABB Pick Master Software and Fanuc
5 + years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls
5 + years of experience reading blueprints and schematics
5 + years of experience with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field
Training at Allen Bradley and ABB technical sites
Problem solving skills
Basic computer knowledge, in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Experience with robotic or electromechanical maintenance
Knowledge of computer networking systems and infrastructure
Low voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of logical devices and signal feedback loops
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with outside vendors and internal customers
Ability to work with multiple plants.
Ability to support local IT needs to interface with manufacturing automation.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
3 + years of experience with ABB robotics (Fanuc, Pearson, Emerald, Lee Pack and Ishida)
5 + years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls (Fastbacks, Shick, Reading and Buhler)
Knowledge of Redzone, Ignition, Factory Talk, Keyence, Tight VNC and IP Scanner.
Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field preferred.
BS Degree in controls and programing of ABB robotics, spider picker programing and packaging automation or 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands to arms; talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of ONE Brands is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected... For full info follow application link.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans