Looking to hire a Controls Technician

We are looking to hire a qualified Controls Technician for our location in Wilmington, DE. This is an immediate need and we are interviewing this week. This position is full time and permanent. We will offer competitive pay and the fringe benefits below. If you are looking for another position we also have available a Control Technician Lead, Control Systems Engineer and Electrical Maintenance Technician position. Please reach out right away.

Benefits begin on 1st day of month following date of hire. If starting on the 1st day of month benefits begin immediately.

Plan includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave

401K 5 year vesting with match.

Other Supplemental Benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Assistance.

Please read the job description below and respond with your resume to setup an interview.

This position will be responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and be on call as needed. This position will also provide proper training to the Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. "Safety First expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company/site safety guidelines and procedures.

Perform assigned tasks to include, but not limited to, Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Control View HMI, OPTO Controllers, Crisplant and Buschman BOSS sort systems.

Repairs to be performed in conformance with established standards. Assist in formulating standards/work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.

Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings.

Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering tp develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the facilities team.

Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.

Actively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development and weekly conference calls. Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated

Must have working knowledge of the following: proper use of hand/power tools and electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic equipment, shop math, fasteners, measurements, and parts nomenclature.

Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job.

Must have strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self directed, and have the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

Ensures compliance with all company/customer regulations, policies, and procedures.

Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.

Communications with all team members to support the development of short and long range planning in support of the company's goals and objectives.

Any personal tool requirements will be communicated as part of employment. If personal tools are required, employee must maintain and keep tool lists up to date.

Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.

Must maintain positive customer and employee relations and have attendance within acceptable guidelines.

Flexibility with work hours and days. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation, including holidays).

Position may be required to be on-call, including holidays and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with email and MS Office Products.

Education: Possess a high school degree or an approved GED. Associates in Electronics or Industrial Electricity preferred, but not required. Ability to obtain Journeyman's Electrical License upon state required qualifications being met.

Experience:

2-5 years of Industrial experience and/or 2-5 years of education in Electronics or Industrial Electricity preferred.

Must have a good working knowledge to include, but not limited to, troubleshooting and repair of VFDs, Motors/Wiring configurations, PLCs, Computers, Electrical Schematics, Control Circuits and Preventive/Predictive maintenance.

Familiarization with AB PLC processers (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred) and input/output modules. Knowledge of other non-A&B control systems such as OPTO, Crisplant and Buschman BOSS would be a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, climb flights of stairs, work from elevated areas, and wear a respirator when required by the job. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate hand tools and industrial machinery such as a truck or fork-lift. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud in certain areas, requiring hearing protection. Occasionally work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and others as required)