Controls Technician

Job Description

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.

What’s in it For You :

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s 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 here for 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.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

\nAt Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

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In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.