Job Description

Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GA

Title: Controls Technician

Required Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

2-2-3 Rotating Shift

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

Hours: 6pm - 6:30am

Job Purpose:

The Controls Technician is the PCIS systems owner for the production areas and responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses. The PCIS Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining all site equipment. Also including the following:

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have met time in role (12+ Months)
• Must have line manager approval to apply
• Must be in good standing in current role
• 2-year Technical Degree/Certificate (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) or equivalent experience
• 1 + years Instrumentation & Electrical, Electronics, and Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution
• 1 + years experience in a controls function, working in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation)
• 2+ years Instrumentation & Electrical, Electronics, or Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Server Administration, Virtual Infrastructure Administration, & Database Administration knowledge
• Possess or can obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Excellent communication skills required
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and test applications for Factory Control systems
• Good understanding of Rockwell 5000 and Siemens Step 7 Controls Systems environments including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Factory Talk, and Step 7.
• Ability to work well with user departments to provide operational support in the use of HMI terminals, along with software applications on Control Systems
• Understanding of industrial networks including, but not limited to, Ethernet, Profibus, and ProfiNet
• Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in Siemens, and/or Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems preferred

• In-depth knowledge of installation, programming, and troubleshooting of VFDs, Servo Drives, and sensors.
• Must have strong electrical troubleshooting skills of complex industrial manufacturing equipment
• Field service experience preferred

* This role will operate in a team of 4 to troubleshoot and repair all electrical machine stops throughout the factory*

Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

What do we Manufacture?

• Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, ect.
• *Additional compensation and total rewards details below

What will be the Interview Process?

• Application> resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> Interview team decision

Compensation:

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Annual variable bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

Training & Onboarding:

• 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package
• To be respected and valued
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.