Controls Technician

Date:Sep 12, 2024 Location:

Harahan, LA, US, 70123

Division: Gulf States

Department : New Orleans Maintenance A

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri / 7:00a - 3:00p / Some weekends if needed

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home and auto)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid holiday and sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details

Job Description

The Technician - Controls 1 will be responsible for machine programming, controls analysis, diagnosing of control faults and problems.

What your day will look like:

• Troubleshoots machine controls
• Coordinate and perform electrical and instrumentation related maintenance activities, including routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and system improvements
• Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment
• Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems. Duties include calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure plant maintains a high level of efficiency and reliability
• Install, program, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and developing programmable logic controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs
• Ability to collaborate with other team members
• Ability to be innovative and self-motivated
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Frequent sitting and overhead reaching
• Repeated exposure to water and noise