Controls Technician - Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Shift: 1st
Compensation: $23.00 - $31.00/hr DOE

Benefits & Compensation:

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Overtime Potential
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

A Typical Workday May include:

• PLC Programming
• Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
• Troubleshoot/calibrate scales
• Read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
• Ensuring food safety and quality
• Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
• Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and flow procedures for documenting usage
• Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights
• Serve as the “go to “person” for all computer, printer and related hardware and software issues (admin as well as plant system pc’s) and request user and maintain setups.
• Work with Corporate Response Line to resolve issues network or pc related.
• Monitor and keep up IDF/network switch rooms in regards to cabling and regular upkeep and maintenance of the equipment and switches
• Work with purchasing department regarding replacement, maintenance, and repair of office equipment
• Work with company phone systems regarding the phone system as well as maintain, enable, and disable voicemail system and users, phone codes and usage reports.
• Daily communication with plant personnel on any reported PC or network related issues that are not immediately resolved.

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work in a cold to warm environment
• Basic Knowledge of Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers – simple programming and troubleshooting
• Previous experience in networking IT/PC related experience a plus
• Ability to work with techs and maintenance personnel within the plant and help on any PC or network related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with electrical power and controls (PLC, VFD, and instruments) especially Allen-Bradley
• Proficient in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming and troubleshooting, RsLogix 500/Control Logix 5000, Factory Talk View
• Install and trouble shoot Industrial Networks- Ethernet base and components
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, general machine installation and repairs
• Competency in basic electrical 24 and 120 volt AC and DC circuits
• Basic knowledge of Windows XP/7 operating systems
• Experience with ladder logic programming a plus
• Experience with plant related systems such as video monitoring systems, RFID systems, Kronos Network systems.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet