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  • Automation & Controls Technician

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    Position Summary


    This position is great for a technician or junior engineer with experience building, wiring, and installing industrial controls systems who also enjoy investigating and resolving issues in PLC and controls systems. You'll work under the direction of our engineers to assemble, modify, and test controls systems for a range of brewery equipment, including brewhouses and keg washers. You will also travel onsite for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of various controls equipment, often playing a significant role in the startup of a new craft brewery.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
    • assemble/build, wire, and modify electrical controls systems or prototypes, using hand tools. measuring instruments, etc.
    • evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings, or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice or conformance with established safety or design criteria
    • run conduit and connect equipment, cables, tubes, wiring, etc.
    • inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results for quality control and assurance
    • identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment
    • collaborate with engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems
    • set up and test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions
    • review electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material
    • write procedures for the commissioning of electrical installations
    • update and occasionally draft schematics using CAD software
    • travel to job sites for installation, commissioning, and repair.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • advanced understanding of industrial controls systems, PLCs, wiring standards, and electrical requirements
    • technical degree or certification or higher
    • ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment
    • ability to understand and interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform the installation, development, and operation activities
    • basic understanding of electrical engineering and/or technical work
    *** If you do not have all of the qualifications above but feel you are uniquely qualified for this position, please still apply.

    Other Desired Qualifications
    • forklift, rigging, osha safety, first aid / cpr, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, plc programming, quality assurance, or other certifications
    • knowledge of brewing and/or packaging processes
    • commercial brewing experience or experience in a relevant engineering role
    • bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or higher
    • BS in engineering or related technical degree or equivalent experience
    • relevant engineering experience or significant education related to industrial controls systems
    • PLC fault finding experience
    • experience drafting electrical schematics
    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier weight necessary at times. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

    Compensation
    This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The position includes access to the company's regular benefits packages, which currently include medical, vision, dental insurance (50% EE / 25% FAM) as well as life, AD&D, and disability insurance (100% employer paid) ; 4% 1:1 401k match; holidays, paid time off; sick leave.

    Note
    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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    Title: __________________________________________________ ___ Date: _____________________

    Received and accepted by:

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    Title: __________________________________________________ ___ Date: _____________________

    The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    Core Competencies
    Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge
    • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.
    Individual Effectiveness
    • Works independently, solves problems using good judgment, is organized and prioritizes work tasks, has strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills, is persuasive, able to translate technical information into layperson terms, completes work in a timely manner, strong attention to detail, and stays abreast of regulatory changes/trends.
    High Work Standards / Attention to Detail
    • Sets and maintains high-performance standards; pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness; shows concern for all aspects of the job and follows up on work outputs; develops detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors gauges, instruments or processes; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains a system of records.
    Flexibility
    • Remains open-minded and changes opinions on the basis of new information; performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions from task to task effectively; adapts to varying customer needs.
    Problem Solving
    • Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.
    Reliability
    • Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
    Commitment to Safety
    • Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

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