Controls TechnicianThis position is located in Topeka, Kansas with our client who is a global manufacturer.This is a full-time job (not a contract position).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, photo-electrics, 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).What We Offer$30 - $38/hr. starting rate depending on experience ($62,400.00 - $79,040.00 annual)Merit increases every year based on performanceAdvancement Opportunities8 hr. shift schedules with overtime availablePhenomenal 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 productsQualificationsHigh School Diploma5 years of plant technical experience OR 3 years of experience plus a 2-year technical degreeAbility to troubleshoot and program PLC's and Safety PLC's using ladder logic programming.
Familiar with Sequencer programming and AOI blocks.