Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.
CompensationThe compensation target range for this role is:
$34.00 - $36.00
Job SummaryPOSITION SUMMARY
 
The Controls Specialist will assist with all the technical work with respect to automation projects and service provided to the Operations team. The role of Controls Specialists comes with a variety of different responsibilities and options to pursue many career paths.
Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Install and hook-up manufacturing equipment, exercising care as to size of motors, voltage requirements, and balance circuits for proper power distribution.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical and electrical components.
Diagnose nature of problem, perform a variety of electrical test procedures, disassemble equipment and replace defective parts, make connections, reassemble and test.
Able to take call outs for machine brake-downs (all hours).
Work closely with engineering to alter and modify production machinery.
Perform daily inspections of all equipment plant wide to identify possible equipment problems.
Pull parts as required from stock, notify purchasing clerk or supervisor when to reorder parts.
 
Education/Experience RequirementsAssociated Degree in an Automation/Electrical program is recommended
0-1 years of experience in a related field
 
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements Possesses a strong ability to work independently, as well as part of a high functioning maintenance and engineering team. 
Use a variety of electrical test instruments especially multi-meters, personal computer, hand power tools, grinders, forklift truck, man lift, hoists and hand tools.
Ability to read Electrical Drawings, as well as redline the drawings as field modifications are made, inform engineering of changes on the drawings, turn in drawings for drawing updates.
Experience with injection molding and Extruding machinery a plus.
Familiar with PLC Ladder logic, able to follow program flow.
Able to Set short term priorities in responding to plant breakdowns and coordinate with operations supervisor.
Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

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