Control Systems Technician at TFC Poultry

TFC Poultry is a family-owned business with the purpose to build a family culture for all those we influence to lead a healthy, balanced life. TFC Poultry has expanding and recently opened our second poultry production plant in Winchester, Virginia. As such we're currently hiring for a Control Systems Technician.

The Control Systems Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining control systems for poultry processing equipment. Specializing in instrumentation, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), and control hardware (I/O, remote I/O, and VFDs) used throughout the processing facility.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Monitor the utility and process control systems for the automated equipment
• Optimize the performance of control loops to ensure the efficient operation of the various processing systems.
• Perform basic programming tasks for utility and process control systems; adjust programs with ladder logic and structured text; operate PLCs and associated inputs/outputs; operate VFDs
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP and Modbus industrial networks
• Troubleshoot controls systems and PLC controls to avoid/minimize interruptions to production
• Read and maintain controls schematics, process and instrumentation diagrams
• Supervise/assist with set-up, installation and check-out of new electrical equipment
• Utilize Plant Coordinating System to analyze data and provide reliability improvements
• Promote personal and company image throughout the community
• Travel domestically up to 5% (2-3 weeks)

Requirements:

• 2-year technical degree or 3-5 years of automation controls experience
• Ability to navigate/adjust PLC programs with Rockwell Studio 5000
• Knowledge of CODESYS is a plus
• Able to read and interpret ladder logic diagrams and structured text
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• 2D AutoCAD experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs

Benefits:

• 75% Paid Employee and Dependent Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 3% Matched 401k Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Frequent Company Lunches
• Long Term Disability
• $25,000 Term Life Insurance
• Work boot Reimbursement

Apply now to join the TFC Family!