Controls Technician - Belcan

Job Title: Controls Technician
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $44.00/ hour Depending on Experience
Location: Indianapolis, IN
ZIP Code: 46241
Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM 12-hour shifts: 2-2-3 Schedule
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #controls #electrical #plc #vfd

A Controls Technician job is available with a manufacturing client in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform PMs as required; troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, PLC, HMI, motion control instrumentation and system networks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develops/schedules/coordinates department tasks, resources, work schedules and equipment.
* Accurately completes all required paperwork.
* Coordinates maintenance and repairs to processing and packaging equipment, assists when necessary.
* Administers and enforces GMP"s and safety practices.
* Provides effective leadership and direction for maintenance department.
* Provides assistance in scheduling of machines for repair or rebuild.
* Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
* Participates in meetings; trains others.
* Comply with all safety policies, procedures and good work practices
* Participates in audits where assigned (Safety, GMP, 5S, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent level or technical training and 3 to 5 years of related experience.
* Strong understanding and working knowledge (operation and maintenance) of all processing, packaging and associated equipment.
* Must have working knowledge of electronic circuitry, electrical and pneumatic schemes, equipment prints and facility maintenance.
* Extensive experience with PLC programming; Capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs.
* Must have strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both PLC hardware and PLC software related problems.
* Has a complete understanding of PLC communications.
* Must have an understanding of the functionality and operation of the individual software packages including computer network communication systems.
* Maintains strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both hardware and software related problems with these systems.
* Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor-based motion control system including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers, servo motors, and feedback devices (incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers).
* Capable of troubleshooting applications that implement simple to moderately complex motion control systems.
* Must be able to configure & troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems and have an understanding of basic and advanced parameters.
* Must be able to troubleshoot device networks implemented with DH+, Remote I/O, Ethernet, and other technologies.
* Maintains skills needed to configure, calibrate and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters and pressure transducers.
* Must have strong electrical skills.
* Must be able to troubleshoot controls and relay logic; understands electrical theory and basic calculations.
* Must be familiar with the National Electrical Code.
* Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
* Must be able to install, wire and set up electrical apparatus, components and devices from drawings.
* Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CMMS programs.
* Possess own tools required to perform job duties.
* Will follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided.

Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at belcan.com

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