Controls Technician

Ecolab Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and Food Retail Services (FRS) is the leading global supplier of cleaning and sanitation products, programs and services to national quick serve restaurants and grocery chains. Known as 'Your Food Safety Experts', our mission is to provide a cleaning and sanitation program that helps ensure our customers have clean, food-safe environments while delivering savings to their bottom line. The Maintenance Controls Technician will be responsible for utilizing electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and running to maximum efficiency. The Maintenance Controls Technician will also be responsible for installing new equipment and ensuring it runs within specifications. Whats in it For You: The opportunity to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! This position is eligible for a $4,500 signing bonus! Click Here to see our benefits. What You Will Do: Utilize electrical and computer skills to program PLC and Servo controls for production equipment, ensuring that it is running in the most efficient manner possible. Troubleshoot any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make the necessary repairs. Assist in developing Scope of Work. Assist in developing specifications for the new equipment and processes. Work with vendors obtaining quotes based on a RFQ and Specifications. Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications. Conduct equipment testing (FAT/PAT) to ensure that it continues to meet job specifications. Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes. Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing, and design review. Manage daily tasks of contractors. Position Details: Location: Greensboro, NC Plant Available Shift/Schedule: Night Crew (6pm - 6am, 2-2-3) Compensation: $34.00 / hour + Shift Differential $1.50 / hour Sign on Bonus: $4,500 Travel Required: No Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician within a high-speed production environment 3 years of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment 1 year of experience in Project and Contractor Management High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent Basic computer literacy, including skills with Microsoft Office and JDE Ability to work in difficult situations such as confined space, heat and elevated places Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with demanding and odd hours Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $34.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. 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