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Nestlé Purina

Sr. Technician Controls

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A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.

$63,279 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don't just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future. Join us in this tight-knit community, where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care. As a Sr Controls Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control's data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications. Configure, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC). Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory. Develop, read, and interprets all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and programs essential to plant operation. Comply with all required safety protocols during maintenance support including 70E protocols. Performs all electrical work necessary for repairs, alterations, additions, and revisions to the plant electrical system. Provide instrumentation, PLC and
HMI/SCADA
software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff. Provide on call support to the factory in troubleshooting controls issues. Requirements Associate's Degree in a technical discipline AND 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and Electrical/ hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems OR High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and Electrical/ hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems The approximate pay range for this position is $54,290 to $80,760. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
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