Controls Technician I 3rd Shift

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.OverviewResponsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to meet objectives in quality, reliability, safety, cost and on time delivery. The Controls Technician ensures the proper operation of measuring and controlling equipment by completing preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs to a wide range of process control, monitoring and safety equipment as directed by supervisory personnel. The Controls Technician must be able to interact with operations personnel, working in teams and without direct supervision to troubleshoot electronic/electrical problems and conduct repairs using work orders, diagrams, sketches, operator's manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.Detailed Roles and Responsibilities* Tests, diagnoses, and repairs PLCs, motors, control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components.* Modifies electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to correct functional deviations per manufacturer specifications.* Diagnoses the cause of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic malfunctions or failures of operational equipment and performs preventative and/or corrective maintenance.* Plans and records periodic testing and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment that fails to meet acceptable operating standards.* Perform equipment adjustments using HMI's, VFD's and PLC programs* Diagnoses problems on robot controllers, teach pendants, and programmable controllers; performs basic programming of automated machinery, such as robots; operates automated machinery; tests for malfunctions; and verifies repairs.* Documents any changes or modifications to equipment and provides written and/or verbal communication to area Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers.* Performs preventative maintenance tasks (PM's) as assigned on automation and process equipment* Creates, modifies, and close maintenance work orders utilizing SAP* Other duties may be assigned.Education and/or Experience* High School Diploma or GED required* 3+ years of related experience and/or trainingWork Expierence* 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility* Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming or related experience preferred* Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines* Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision* Six months to one year of related experience and/or training preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.* Experience with word processing software, spreadsheet software, internet software, and basic PLC software such as RSLogix, ladder logic, and programming.Essential Capabilities / CompetenciesESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)* Proficient in troubleshooting PLC systems (Allen-Br