Controls Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation)
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LongmontSenior5+ yrs
The job in short
Electrical and instrumentation controls technician.
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Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-04-24
- Location as listed
- Longmont, CO, US
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Join a Fortune 500 food manufacturer with some of the most well-known brands in the U.S. This is a state-of-the-art facility offering excellent pay, benefits, and a great culture.
Schedule: Dayshift (5:45 AM – 6:15 PM) or Nightshift (5:45 PM – 6:15 AM)
Pay: $45.80/hr (Level 6) plus $3/hr adder for nights
What you’ll do:
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Ensure the manufacture of consumer foods meets all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
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Support and promote site safety policies; identify unsafe conditions and coach peers to maintain a safe work environment.
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Operate, maintain, clean, and perform changeovers on production equipment in compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.
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Perform preventive maintenance, work orders, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize equipment performance; recommend and implement improvements as needed.
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Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems.
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Proficient in troubleshooting and operation of:
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Power Distribution
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Allen-Bradley Studio5000 / Logix5000 hardware & software
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Drives & Motion Control
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FactoryTalk ME & SE
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Ethernet/IP Control Networks
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Food Manufacturing & Utility Instrumentation
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Utilize prints, schematics, manuals, and testing equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
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Adhere to company drawing, documentation, and recordkeeping standards.
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Coach and mentor team members on automation systems, machine functionality, and defect resolution.
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Actively participate in training and qualification programs, ensuring consistent standards and building technician skills.
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Apply continuous improvement tools to reduce downtime and eliminate losses; document and implement corrective actions.
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Serve as a system owner for technical, safety, or quality systems; create and update documentation (SOPs, Job Aids, PMs, etc.).
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Stay current by attending technical training, vendor sessions, and scheduled maintenance activities; maintain expertise in E&I technologies.
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Maintain low-voltage qualification (within 12 months of hire).
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Use computer systems to record repair/maintenance activities, track parts usage, and communicate effectively (shift pass-downs, email, online training, etc.).
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Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production in assigned areas.
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Collaborate effectively within a team and support peers as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or training preferred.
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5+ years of experience working with:
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PLCs (Allen-Bradley Studio5000/Logix5000)
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Drives & Motion Control
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FactoryTalk ME & SE
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Ethernet/IP networks
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Sensors, instrumentation, and power distribution systems
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Mechanical/maintenance background a plus; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
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Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
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Flexible to work 13-hour and overtime as needed.
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