Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

The Controls Technician is responsible for plan layout, fabricate, install, maintain and repair a wide variety of complex electrical and electronic equipment. Develop small projects to improve equipment/ process safety, quality, and efficiency, working with a wide variety of complex electrical and electronic equipment. Provide technical knowledge and training, troubleshooting ability and resident knowledge of advanced technology systems (PLC systems). Develop PLC programming and direct and organize project activities. In this position the employee will work in different areas with different manufacturing equipment.

• •Operate, maintain, improve, and repair equipment. Diagnose/ test PLC and Instrumentation problems, Diagnose/test equipment to correct malfunctions and makes improvement to accommodate new product and/or improve safety, operational quality, and productivity.
• •Change and develop PLC programs. Read/write PLC logic across multiple versions, strong working knowledge of all Allen Bradley software, be able to create/edit HMI system with factory talk ME/SE, basic understanding and troubleshooting on AB motion control systems. General electrical skills, troubleshooting equipment, wiring diagrams, etc.…
• •Interpret data, identify problems, and formulate proper decisions.
• •Implement Projects/ Improvement (electrical project/ PLC programming) to accommodate new product and/ or improve safety, operational quality and productivity.
• •Perform Preventive, Corrective, Planned or Breakdown Maintenance/Calibration on equipment.
• •Understand interaction of equipment and systems, and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.

• •High School diploma or GED equivalent
• •3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing operation with strong technical skill set.
• •4-7 years of mechanical experience is preferred, minimum acceptable is a technical or mechanical aptitude and previous experience in the packaging industry or from previous mechanical background working on equipment.
• •Working knowledge of PLCs is a must, Allen Bradley preferred
• •Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• •Strong coaching and communication skills.
• •Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• •Proven analytical skills.

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

• •Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.