Control Systems Technician

Department : Freezerbar Department, Manufacturing

Location : West Chicago, IL (Far Western Suburbs)

Minimum Salary : $31.01

Employment Type : Regular Full Time

Shift : 1st Shift

Scheduled Work Hours : Monday thru Friday 5am to 3 : 30pm with OT and Saturdays as required

For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification, along with being recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and Best Workplace to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Control Systems Technician . If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

The Control Systems Technician will be responsible for designing, creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting machines that use PLCs to automate processes. Additionally, one will also be responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving any electrical and mechanical problems as well as performing all routine and basic equipment maintenance on machines.

This position may require the employee to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

This job description is only a summary of typical functions. Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Programming : Create and optimize programs that control and monitor machines to make production processes efficient and safe
• Maintenance : Troubleshoot and repair issues with PLC-driven systems
• Design : Reprogram existing machines
• Support : Provide continual support for PLCs in various operational environments
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Complete work assignments in a timely fashion with minimal direction.
• Evaluate all machinery and provide a list of needed improvements.
• Focus on machine efficiency issues and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EXPERIENCE and / or EDUCATION

Performing routine preventative maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

BENEFITS & SALARY

Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the Controls Systems Technician is $31.01 per hour. Actual compensation to be paid will be determined upon an offer. Compensation is determined by a candidate's experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within our organization. In addition to a competitive compensation package, regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for our extensive benefits programs that can be reviewed here.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment

FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS

This job directly impacts departmental and company productivity and product quality.