Controls Technician

Our client manufactures liquid filtration equipment and filter media for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, mining and waste water industries. Candidate will be Installing, Commissioning and Maintaining automated equipment control systems including PLC Systems for liquid filtration equipment.

Job:  Controls / Automation Technician
Location:  Kingston, NY
Pay:  $32-$36 / hour BOE
Job Type:  Permanent, Full Time
Schedule:  Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm with potential Overtime

Job Summary:

Our client manufactures liquid filtration equipment and filter media for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, mining and waste water industries.We are looking to fill an immediate full time opening for a Controls/Automation Technician.  The ideal candidate would be an electrician with strong working knowledge of AC, DC, Control Systems, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics.  Candidate will be Installing, Commissioning and Maintaining automated equipment control systems including PLC Systems for liquid filtration equipment.

Job duties would include:

• Installation of automation systems from rough-in to termination to programming.
• Trouble shooting and maintaining said systems in factory.
• Start Ups/Commissioning/Troubleshooting at customer sites is required from time to time.
• Filling out commissioning and maintenance documentation using plant CMMS system.
• Excellent communication skills and interaction with coworkers, supervisors and contractors
• Perform all duties with minimal supervision
• Perform mechanic duties including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of filter equipment.
• Building Hydraulic Power Units for plant equipment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School diploma or GED at a minimum
• A Valid Driver License
• 5+ years’ experience in Electrical, Electronics, Controls/Industrial Automation, and/or System Maintenance, Hydraulics
• PLC and Controls troubleshooting and maintenance experience, particularly Allen Bradley and/or Omron!
• Mechanic skills including, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate well in English
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Provide own basic set of hand tools
• Ability to respond to off hour emergencies.
• Ability to travel to customer sites for commissioning or repair work as needed.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance