Controls Technician

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Ability to read, troubleshoot, and make basic edits to PLC code (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix required)

· Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical documentation

· Working knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, and safe troubleshooting methods

· Strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills; able to work independently and as part of a team

· Basic computer skills, including entering work orders, updating documentation, and using vendor or maintenance software

· Good communication skills and the ability to support operators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, and vendors

· Schedule flexibility is required to support equipment startups, planned shutdowns, preventive maintenance windows, project work, training, and emergency breakdowns

· Safety-focused approach to all electrical and controls work

· Strong sense of urgency when responding to downtime events

· High attention to detail when documenting changes, labeling wiring, and maintaining control-system drawings

· Ability to identify recurring issues and recommend long-term corrective actions

· Willingness to learn new technologies, support plant improvements, and grow toward greater automation ownership over time

· Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms

· Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or certification in electrical technology, industrial automation, mechatronics, instrumentation, or a related field preferred

· Experience with industrial networking, Ethernet/IP, control panels, safety relays, and machine guarding systems

· Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and other applicable electrical and safety standards

· Experience supporting manufacturing, packaging, process, robotics, conveyor, or automated production equipment

· Ability to perform root-cause analysis and recommend control-system improvements that increase uptime, reliability, safety, and efficiency

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

· Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

· The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

· Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.

· Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.

· EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled

· If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.

· The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.