Manufacturing Sr. Automation & Controls Specialist
Company: Hill's Pet Nutrition
Location: Tonganoxie
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
No Relocation Assistance Offered# 147905 - Tonganoxie, Kansas,
United StatesStarting Pay Rate: $38.00 per hour$1,500 Hiring
BonusTonganoxie, Kansas, United States15min to Lawrence30min to
Kansas City area30 min to TopekaThis position can be eligible for a
relocation bonus if you are located 75 miles or plus away from the
plant location.Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand
new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite
you to apply for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas
manufacturing facility.What we offer:$38/hr starting rate.Merit
increase every year based on performanceAdvancement Opportunities8
hr shift schedules with overtime available$1 shift differential for
off shiftsGreat Culture & work environment at a climate controlled
facilityMedical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible
dependents - Start on Day 1Basic Life Insurance for you and
eligible dependents at NO Cost15 Days of Paid VacationPaid Parental
LeavePaid HolidaysSaving & Investment Plan with Company
MatchTuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per yearEmployee Assistance
ProgramAccess to discounted Company productsNon-smoking facilityThe
Sr. Automation & Controls Specialist for the Tonganoxie
Manufacturing facility is responsible for on-shift support and
maintenance of the electrical, controls and plant floor systems for
the Hill's Tonganoxie Plant.Principal Duties and
ResponsibilitiesMaintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs) including Allen Bradley ControlLogix and
GuardLogix, Wonderware based Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) or
Panelview.Maintain and troubleshoot plant floor electrical, control
and pneumatics components including: vision systems, industrial and
collaborative robots, valves, motors, loop controllers, solenoids,
control system I/O (Flex IO and Point IO), measurement and
instrumentation systems (flow meters, load cells, photoelectrics,
level probes, metal detectors, container fill detectors, touch
screen monitors, computer equipment and peripherals and container
vacuum detection).Function as a technical resource and shift
troubleshooting resource for operations, maintenance and
engineering (requires climbing, bending and crawling)Conduct
training (written material, using digital flows tools and
audiovisual content) for controls and electrical related systems
for maintenance and operations personnel.Provide extensive
reporting and communication of problems and steps taken.Perform
basic network diagnostics (mostly Ethernet and Ethernet/IP).Follow
backup procedures (controllers, panels, programmable switches,
etc.).Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical
and Process & Instrumentation prints).Be accountable for meeting or
exceeding safety standards according to the published Hill's Safety
Policy.Simple SQL querying for troubleshootingSupport, troubleshoot
and perform improvement configurations to the AGV and AMR
fleet.Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per
application specificationsComplete controls related projects as
assignedEducation/ ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent7
years of plant technical experience or 5 years of experience and a
2 year technical degreeRequiered skills and qualificationsAppetite
for learningAbility to access input and retrieve information from a
computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, Google tools, emailAbility to
read and use electrical schematicsKnow, understand, and interpret
NEC regulatory requirements.Ability to troubleshoot electrical
circuits (3 phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, 24VAC and VDC control
circuits).Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC's utilizing
ladder logic programming. Familiar with Sequencer programming and
AOI blocks.Be available to work on different shifts and weekends as
neededAdvantageous QualificationsExperience troubleshooting
Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform.Experience working with Microsoft
SQL databases.Ability to program and troubleshoot, Allen Bradley
PLC's, Panelview OIT.Experience using Industrial Networks
(Ethernet, Ethernet / IP, HART).Ability to troubleshoot and
commission Variable Frequency AC Drives, 3 phase motor starters,
solenoids, control values, flowmeters, servo motors and drives,
analog sensors (pressure, level, temperature), load
cells.Familiarity with Cisco architecture and infrastructure (Basic
LAN concepts)Ability to create or modify CAD drawingsWe are a
results oriented company with a caring culture and work life
balance. Apply with us! Come and join our outstanding team!
Salary Range: $38.00/ hourPay is based on several non
discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience,
education, skills and office location. In addition to your salary,
Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance based bonus and competitive
benefits package.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate is an equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status
(United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by
lawAre you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can
apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover
letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not
considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We
look forward to your application.Work that matters, fueled by
passion for pets! At Hill's we have a purpose. Every day around the
world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through
pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and
brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering
commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and
lengthen the special relationships between people and their
pets.HILL'S Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S Science
Diet and HILL'S Ideal Balance wellness pet foods are sold
worldwide. Hill's is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading
global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care,
Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products
in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate,
please visit and , or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is
available for persons with disabilities. Please contact with the
subject "Accommodation Request" should you require
accommodation.
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