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UTZ Quality Foods Inc Automation Controls Technician in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 5001066419300 Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking an Automation/ Electrical Control Technician to assist with designing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electrical components of the production facility equipment. Experience with programmable controllers, HMI's, control system design and hands-on troubleshooting is preferred. Additional skills include the ability to troubleshoot various automated production equipment under minimal supervision. This position reports directly to the Automation Electrical Control Supervisor. Candidates with 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry, and postsecondary education in automation and robotics are encouraged to apply. Experience managing large-scope projects and capital improvements, knowledge in many diverse business functions including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative functions, the ability to lead and professionally develop others, and excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills are required in this role.  This position requires the willingness to work off shifts, accept emergency assistance calls, and travel to manufacturing plants as needed. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment (motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, frying and baking equipment, sheeters, extruders, temperature instrumentation, burner systems and controls, packaging machines, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers) etc. Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipment. Review and modifies existing equipment as required to meet safety, quality, and production Program, troubleshoot and repair/replace sensors, scanners, vision systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and encoders. Control system upgrades of existing equipment and integration of new/existing equipment Develop electrical design standards and creation of electrical Selection and operation of required hardware and software needed in the development of control Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve processes, efficiency and quality. Required Skills Requires 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing Experience managing large-scope projects and capital Working knowledge in many diverse business functions including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and preventative functions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving Ability to lead and professionally develop Knowledge of safety and quality control Knowledge of Human Resources practices and Our Recruitment Process Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started. Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients.  After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.  We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives.  Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more.  Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. .

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