Hearthside Food Solutions

Maintenance Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Hearthside Food Solutions • $96K *
Romeoville, IL 60446In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical systems including troubleshooting VFDs and Servos.
  • Proficient in PLC-GUI programming and able to modify these controls.
  • Skilled in using laptops and software for diagnosing PLC issues.
  • Knowledgeable in troubleshooting scale, x-ray machines, and checkweighers.
  • Able to resolve various drive faults including VFDs and safety modules.
  • Familiar with PID loops and capable of making programming refinements.
  • Experience with AutoCAD for electrical schematic development is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical system projects from development to implementation.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and programming issues to enhance system functionality.
  • Train technicians on operational and technical aspects of electrical controls.
  • Oversee inventory management of print libraries and machine backups.
  • Contribute to electrical schematic development for improved troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance starting from the 90th day of employment.
  • 401k retirement plan options available.
  • Wellness benefits included for full-time employees.
Full Job Description
About the Controls Technician Role:

This position will be responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls. This would include all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC/DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as training personnel on these systems both operationally and technically. This position is key to Hearthside as most of the systems in place currently need to be upgraded and there are many missing electrical schematics this position could help to develop for troubleshooting purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Electrical System project management.
  • Electrical/Programming troubleshooting.
  • Electrical/Programming training of technicians.
  • Manage inventory of print library/archive and backups for all machines.


Qualifications:
  • Electrical System knowledge and experience to include VFD(s), Servos, high and low voltage troubleshooting.
  • Ability and experience troubleshooting and modifying Electrical/PLC-GUI Programming/Controls
  • Ability to use laptop to troubleshoot a PLC problem.
  • Ability to use laptop to point a Maintenance Technician to a machine problem.
  • Ability to troubleshoot scale, x-ray, and checkweigher problems.
  • Ability to resolve VFD, Servo, safety module or miscellaneous drive faults.
  • Ability to make PLC program modifications and tuning adjustments (timers, fault capture)
  • Possess a basic understanding of PID loops.
  • AutoCAD electrical schematic one-line drawing development, preferred but not required.
  • AutoCAD mechanical drawing development preferred but not required.
  • NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety certification is a plus.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Successfully multi-task.
  • Ability to read and write in English.


  • Starting Pay: Level I $46.30/hr., We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
    This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

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About Hearthside Food Solutions

Hearthside Food Solutions is a leading contract manufacturer of baked goods, bars, snacks, and other food products. The company provides a range of services, including product development, packaging, and distribution, and serves customers in the retail, foodservice, and industrial markets. Hearthside Food Solutions operates more than 40 facilities across North America and Europe and has a reputation for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Learn more about Hearthside Food Solutions
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
2009
* Ladders Estimates

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