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Posted May 27th

Controls Technician

Frankfort, Kentucky

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Production

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Full Time

Job Description/Responsibilities

Buffalo Trace Distillery is seeking applicants for Controls Technician to join our team in Frankfort, KY, this is a night shift position, with a starting salary of $32.77 per hour.

Primary responsibilities include (however may not be limited to):

Skilled performance of all plant electrical duties including PLC & MCC installation and maintenance
Ensure PLCs, robots, and any additional automation is functioning as expected
Read electrical schematics
Possess ability to install, trouble-shoot and maintain conduit wire, motors and electrical equipment on 240-volt, 3 phase and 440-volt systems
Ability to install variable speed drives and troubleshoot electronic control systems including electric eyes and relays
Ability to program A.B. programmable logic controls.
Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, clean and maintain machinery, equipment, fixtures, piping and plumbing systems, etc.
Read blueprints, manuals, drawings, computer screens, sketches and/or oral instructions

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in industrial automation
A record of successful maintenance experience with a mastery of skills needed to perform everyday maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
Hands-on experience with electrical, PLC programming and hardware, and equipment troubleshooting
Ability/Willingness to work second or third shift
Successful candidates will be required to receive acceptable scores on several tests including mechanical and electrical aptitude exams, pre-employment physical, and drug/alcohol screening
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem solving abilities
Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic
Ability to operate industrial equipment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent safety and attendance records
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance or Journeyman Electrician
Manufacturing systems experience
Rockwell Automation Controls training
Allen Bradley PLC programming experience