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For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc., has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films. This reputation is a result of superior quality of our products and our people.

Controls Technician 

The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the existing electrical control systems.  This individual will support the Electrical Engineers in the Controls Group.  This will include training of Electrical Technicians for the entire site, installations involving upgrades and equipment expansions, such as layout and building electrical cabinets, modifying electrical prints, making wire labels, setting up spare parts, writing off obsolete parts, ordering new parts and material for projects, and working with the site utilities and services group. 

This position will work closely with Operations and Technical groups in developing new solutions, systematic problem solving and perform failure/risk analysis.  Successful candidates must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment to build long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings - monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems
• Develop and create solutions and long-term vision for plant maintenance and operability of the equipment 
• Coordinating the work and activities of others –building working relationships with supervisor, peers, subordinates, and suppliers
• Ensuring effective documentation of standards and procedures
• Takes ownership for all plant equipment, facilities, and appropriate regulatory issues
• The ability to learn new technologies and apply that knowledge to the job 
• Programming, commissioning and troubleshooting VFD Variable Frequency Drives, Motor Controls
• Perform assigned GMP activities in the individual’s work area as defined.
• Clean up messes or other housekeeping issues as soon as reasonable; this will include an overall ‘clean as you go’ mentality.
• Report any known or discovered contamination or other food safety risk to product to their direct supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Electrical and/or Controls or equivalent is required (Bachelor’s Degree is Preferred) 
• 4+ years of Electrical/Controls work in a heavy manufacturing system
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley Micrologix, Controllogix, SLC500, PLC5 and\or Siemens S5 and S7 pic’s
• Adeptness with PI data logging and trending software
• Ability to open and modify electrical prints with AutoCAD
• Capacity to utilize various HMI\DCS systems such as WonderWare, FactoryTalk, and Foxboro
• Knowledge of NEC electrical codes as they pertain to manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networks and the integration with DCS, pic’s, drives and HMI systems

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match. 

Taghleef Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.