Automation Controls Technician

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking an Automation/ Electrical Control Technician to assist with designing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electrical components of the production facility equipment. Experience with programmable controllers, HMI's, control system design and hands-on troubleshooting is preferred. Additional skills include the ability to troubleshoot various automated production equipment under minimal supervision. This position reports directly to the Automation Electrical Control Supervisor.

Candidates with 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry, and postsecondary education in automation and robotics are encouraged to apply. Experience managing large-scope projects and capital improvements, knowledge in many diverse business functions including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative functions, the ability to lead and professionally develop others, and excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills are required in this role. This position requires the willingness to work off shifts, accept emergency assistance calls, and travel to manufacturing plants as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment (motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, frying and baking equipment, sheeters, extruders, temperature instrumentation, burner systems and controls, packaging machines, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers) etc.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipment.
• Review and modifies existing equipment as required to meet safety, quality, and production
• Program, troubleshoot and repair/replace sensors, scanners, vision systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and encoders.
• Control system upgrades of existing equipment and integration of new/existing equipment
• Develop electrical design standards and creation of electrical
• Selection and operation of required hardware and software needed in the development of control
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve processes, efficiency and quality.

Required Skills

• Requires 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing
• Experience managing large-scope projects and capital
• Working knowledge in many diverse business functions including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving
• Ability to lead and professionally develop
• Knowledge of safety and quality control
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday's, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp's. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; an employer match 401k, profit sharing and employee stock purchase plan; access to free medical care through the Utz Health & Wellness Center and our very own Fitness Center. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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