Controls Technician

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Control Technician

The Wrigley Gainesville Factory in Flowery Branch, Ga has an opening for a Calibration Controls Technician (Reliability Technician) on night shift in the Engineering - Controls team.

Under guidance of the PCIS Team Leader, this position will perform Electrical and Control work as required. The role of a Control Technician is to safely troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment in a fast paced production environment. This must be done in a timely manner with little to no general direction. This position will be responsible to understand and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs as needed and directed. The Basic understanding of Data Networking Principles is required as to maintain and troubleshoot the system. Experience in variable frequency drives, servo drives, AC/DC motors, proximity switches, photo eyes, level controls, weight controls / load cells, calibrations and vision systems are also required. Strong candidate will have experience with Rockwell studio5000, Siemens Step 7 software and TIA portal, Rockwell Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 and 505 PLC’s, Siemens HMI’s, Siemens Si-Motion Controllers, and SCADA Software.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain, adjust, troubleshoot and repair controls and electrical equipment such as motors, motor control circuits, lighting circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC, Programmable Logic Controllers and AC/DC drives, and servo controlled drives.

• -Responsible for the installation, set up and programming of new equipment including electrical conduit, wiring, etc.

• Complete all work in a timely manner with little to no general direction.

• Design, Test, and Implement PLC and HMI Programs.

• Read and safely modify wiring diagrams and schematics.

• Use electrical test equipment such as multi-meters, o-scopes, etc.

• With an understanding of data networking, maintain and manipulate the data collection interface to plant PLC’s.

• Support Expense and Capital Projects

Physical Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Certificate in Industrial Electrician or related field preferred.

• Knowledge of HMI, XYcom, Siemens touch screens and knowledge of SCADA systems.

•Knowledge of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet and Ethernet I/P Networks.

• Design and write PLC programs for Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 and 505.

• Understand and accurately update electrical schematics to document system changes.

• Working understanding of Servo and VFD configuration and control.

• SQL fundamentals, Visual Basic, Iconics skills are all desirable

• Demonstrate behaviors and competencies to Deliver Consistent Results and Create Collaborative Relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Minimal lifting carrying of equipment and parts (50-100lbs). .

• Minimal pushing (200lbs) .

• frequent handling/gripping tools and equipment .

• frequent bending/kneeling/crouching/twisting

•frequent standing .

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville GA
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