Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies.

As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally.

Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture.

Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!

We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including :

• health / dental / vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• 401(k)
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

About the Controls Technician Role

This position will be responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls for all Hearthside facilities.

This would include all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC / DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as training personnel on these systems both operationally and technically.

This position is key to Hearthside as most of the systems in place currently need to be upgraded and there are many missing electrical schematics this position could help to develop for troubleshooting purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Electrical System project management.
• Electrical / Programming troubleshooting.
• Electrical / Programming training of technicians.
• Manage inventory of print library / archive and backups for all machines.

Qualifications

• Electrical System knowledge and experience to include VFD(s), Servos, high and low voltage troubleshooting.
• Ability and experience troubleshooting and modifying Electrical / PLC-GUI Programming / Controls
• Ability to use laptop to troubleshoot a PLC problem.
• Ability to use laptop to point a Maintenance Technician to a machine problem.
• Ability to troubleshoot scale, x-ray, and checkweigher problems.
• Ability to resolve VFD, Servo, safety module or miscellaneous drive faults.
• Ability to make PLC program modifications and tuning adjustments (timers, fault capture)
• Possess a basic understanding of PID loops.
• AutoCAD electrical schematic one-line drawing development, preferred but not required.
• AutoCAD mechanical drawing development preferred but not required.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety certification is a plus.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Successfully multi-task.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Last updated : 2024-05-29