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Position: Controls Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Topeka, Kansas, United States
BountyJobs ID: 3259075
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Office Space Available: Yes

About Our Award-Winning Client:

Join a nationally recognized organization committed to innovative growth and sustainability. Our client focuses on improving health for people, pets, and the planet, with notable achievements in reducing plastic waste and community-centered initiatives. Be part of a forward-thinking team that values its employees and their contributions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate with annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within a supportive environment.
• Schedules: 8-hour shifts with potential overtime.
• Workplace Comfort: Climate-controlled facility.
• Benefits Starting Day 1: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Additional Perks:
• No-cost basic life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid vacation, parental leave, and holidays.
• Company-matched savings and investment plans.
• Tuition assistance (up to $10,000 per year).
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discounts on company products.

Position Overview:

As a Controls Technician at the Topeka Manufacturing Facility, you'll be instrumental in supporting and maintaining critical electrical and control systems. You’ll ensure the optimal operation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other plant-floor electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix, and manage HMI systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and pneumatic components, including vision systems, industrial robots, and measurement tools (e.g., flow meters, load cells, level probes).
• Act as a technical resource for operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Provide training on controls and electrical systems for maintenance and operations personnel.
• Document all maintenance and troubleshooting activities, including software and hardware changes.
• Ensure safety standards are met and exceed company safety policies.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• At least 5 years of plant technical experience (or 3 years with a 2-year technical degree).
• Proven experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs, including Safety PLCs with ladder logic programming.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply electrical schematics and comply with NEC standards.
• Expertise in troubleshooting various electrical circuits, including:
• 3-phase 480 VAC
• 120 VAC
• 24 VAC
• VDC control circuits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL databases.
• Familiarity with Cisco LAN infrastructure and LAN concepts.
• Ability to create or modify CAD drawings.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience in a technical field.
• Background: Hands-on expertise in controls and electrical systems.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility: Availability to work various shifts, including weekends, and travel if necessary.
• Growth-Oriented: Ideal for professionals seeking to deepen technical skills without prior management experience.

Note: Resumes are confidential. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for further discussions regarding this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $79,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What locations in the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3259075 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?
• Are you willing and able to work on 3rd shift?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Controls Technician recently: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Plant technical: 5 years (Required)
• Recent Troubleshoot and program PLC's: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Safety PLC's using ladder logic programming: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Familiar with Sequencer programming & AOI blocks: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Read and use electrical schematics: 1 year (Required)
• Recent NEC regulatory requirements: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Knowledge to troubleshoot electrical circuits: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Topeka, KS (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person