Position SummaryDiscover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food-we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future. Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care.
As a Controls Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control's data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.
- Configure, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
- Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory.
- Develop, read, and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and programs essential to plant operation.
- Comply with all required safety protocols during maintenance support including 70E protocols.
- Performs all electrical work necessary for repairs, alterations, additions, and revisions to the plant electrical system.
- Provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff.
- Provide on-call support to the factory in troubleshooting controls issues.
Requirements- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments
OR
- Associate's degree in a technical discipline
- 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments
Salary: $72,483.30 to $97,176.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
