Automation and Controls Technician

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JOB OVERVIEW:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements controls and electrical plant process improvements.
• Troubleshoots basic hardware and process issues.
• Conducts maintenance on controls network.
• Tests existing control systems based on customer specifications and develops documentation for changes.
• Works with other internal staff to implement projects.
• Provides basic technical controls and electrical support to internal customers
• Ensures safety and legal requirements are being observed on tasks/projects.
• Orders parts necessary for project implementation.
• Develops basic controls training programs for maintenance staff to troubleshoot

Minimum level of education required

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience

• 2 years of controls technician, instrumentation technician, electronics technician experience.

Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

• Experience working with automation equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with RSLogix 5000, MS Office, WW System Platform, InTouch, Siemens Step 7, Ignition, and FactoryTalk.
• Ability to handle multiple projects of varying size
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a food environment (GMPs).
• Experience working independently on duties that they require extensive planning, coordinating, and prioritizing.

Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness GuideHERE .

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