We are seeking a Controls Technician for our First Quality Products located in McElhattan, PA.  This is a 12-hour overnight position (6:45 pm-7 am) on a 2-week rotating crew schedule. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining controls components and automation systems for production and associated utility equipment to insure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 annual

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, effective immediatelyUp to 3 weeks’ vacation after 2 months + PTOParental Leave- 6 weeks 100% paidCompany Matched Dependent Care10 Paid HolidaysQuarterly Incentive BonusCompany Store Discounts401k plus company match up to 4%Tuition ReimbursementOnsite GymOnly Scheduled to work 15 days a month!

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision, robotics, power distribution (<600V), and control system networkingInterface with PLC/HMI program to diagnose equipment issuesRead and use electrical schematics and electrical test equipment to diagnose equipment issuesPerforms electrical preventative maintenance to maintain like new equipment conditionWorks closely with the production and support disciplines to identify and resolve problemsAssists with department projects and equipment installations as necessaryOwns personal safety and is expected to follow all electrical safety rules and guidelinesPerforms other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:

High School Diploma with associate’s degree in the following or related disciplines:MechatronicsElectrical TechnologyRobotics and AutomationElectrical MaintenanceElectro-Mechanical TechnologyControls Technology1-3 years of Industrial Controls experience (preferred)

Skill requirements:

Electrical Knowledge

Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operationFundamental knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC powerFamiliar with NEC and standard wiring practicesAbility to utilize and interpret an electrical multimeter

Software Knowledge

Fundamental knowledge of PLC hardware and softwareAbility to read and interpret PLC ladder logicFundamental knowledge of servo motion control (preferred)Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Skills

Safety oriented mindsetStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.