For 90 years, Boelter has been helping our customers create unforgettable experiences. Our focus is to provide unparalleled service and high-quality products. Boelter takes your best and makes it even better.
Boelter participates in every aspect of the restaurant supply, hospitality, and beverage industries. From designing commercial kitchens to delivering barware supplies, from installing food service equipment to staging the perfect tabletop - with our full spectrum of services and products - we bring inspiration to the table.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Will support maintenance and manufacturing with all machine controls issues. This is a problem solving position, to be successful one must utilize schematics, test meters, automation software, maintenance logs and equipment vendor resources to resolve the issue. The Controls Technician will be a resource for product design engineering, such as building or modifying equipment that requires PLC programming, installation of new sensors and small circuit design. This is a hands-on position where most of the day can be spent on the manufacturing floor troubleshooting or improving machine performance.
The associate will embody and execute our company core values within all day-to-day duties and responsibilities:
We work as a team, leveraging our collective strengths
We are passionate, bringing resiliency, creativity and grit
We do what’s right with honesty, respect and accountability
We are reliable, through innovative and streamlined processes
We have fun, celebrating successes and learning from failures
We build relationships, helping our colleagues and customers thrive
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair drives, electrical control problems on a variety of machines
• Use a laptop and various software programs to communicate and program machines
• Make minor revisions to HMI screen, PLC’s or write complete , programs from scratch (usually micrologix), and design / build control circuits.
• Make adjustments to controls or upgrade as needed
• Maintain a spare parts inventory
• Must be familiar with and follow the National Electrical Code
• Additional responsibilities may be added when necessary and qualified
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies needed to accomplish the job
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Must be able to work for long periods of time without supervision if needed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in programming Allen Bradley PLC’s
• The ability to design basic electrical control circuits utilizing PLC’s, sensors, drives, etc.
• The ability to read and use machine electrical schematics and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot problems or make process improvement revisions
• Experience with a variety of machine controls software
• The ability to take training classes and become proficient in the operation of new automation controls components, robotics and vision systems
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Industrial Automation, Controls, or appropriate certifications. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2-5 yrs experience working with Industrial Automation Machine Controls

At Boelter, we care about our associates. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that are designed to promote and support total well-being for you and your family.
Associates working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in our benefit programs. Coverage begins the first of the month following hire date for those that enroll in:

• Medical & Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings Accounts
• Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability coverage is provided via salary continuation at a rate of 60% of your base salary. You are eligible for this coverage after one year of employment.
401(k) contributions can start as soon as the first payroll of employment and include a company match.
You can also take advantage of Associate Perks immediately such as Paid Time Off and associate discounts at our stores.
We are proud to offer On Demand pay to their associates. Work today and get paid tomorrow!
Boelter is committed to offering a robust benefits package and exciting work culture that makes it a great place to work! Wont you come join us?