Job Title: Controls Technician 
Location: Richmond, Indiana, United States

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Production
The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and
improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. This would include the following:  being a
Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met
on time and within budget; Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating
technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the
maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve. 
This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.
 Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility.
 Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot
system failures when they occur.
 Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
 Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects.
 Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System.

 Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current.
 Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are
properly trained in the use of the plant control systems.  Work with Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
 Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.
 Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls
Network (hardware and software). 
 Understand and align with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
 
Education/ Experience Requirements
 
Basic qualifications include:  
 
 High School Diploma
 2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology
degree or equivalent work experience. 
 2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.
 
Preferred qualifications include: 
 
 BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field.
 5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of
WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05
software)
 MSsql
 Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
 AB Panelview
 Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface
 Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.

Travel Requirements 
Expected percentage of travel:  Up to 5%

Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in
extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis
and work in a standard office environment.