Job Title:  Automation & Controls Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #164170 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Automation & Controls Specialist

The Automation & Controls Specialist for the Tonganoxie Manufacturing facility is responsible for on-shift support and maintenance of the electrical, controls and plant floor systems for the Hill's Tonganoxie Plant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and solve Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including Allen Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix, Wonderware based Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) or Panelview.
• Maintain and fix plant floor electrical, control and pneumatics components including: vision systems, industrial and collaborative robots, valves, motors, loop controllers, solenoids, control system I/O (Flex IO and Point IO), measurement and instrumentation systems (flow meters, load cells, photoelectrics, level probes, metal detectors, container fill detectors, touch screen monitors, computer equipment and peripherals and container vacuum detection).
• Function as a technical resource and shift solving resource for operations, maintenance and engineering (requires climbing, bending and crawling)
• Conduct training (written material, using digital flows tools and audiovisual content) for controls and electrical related systems for maintenance and operations personnel.
• Provide extensive reporting and communication of problems and steps taken. 
• Perform basic network diagnostics (mostly Ethernet and Ethernet/IP).
• Follow backup procedures (controllers, panels, programmable switches, etc.).
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and Process & Instrumentation prints).
• Be accountable for meeting or exceeding safety standards according to the published Hill's Safety Policy.
• Support, fix and perform improvement configurations to the AGV and AMR fleet.
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications 
• Complete continuous improvement related projects as assigned

Education/ Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent  
• 3+ years of plant technical experience OR 2 year technical degree in a related field

Areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Appetite for learning
• Ability to access input and retrieve information from a computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, Google tools, email.
• Ability to read and use electrical schematics.
• Know, understand, and interpret NEC regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits (3 phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, 24VAC and VDC control circuits).
• Experience with PLC's using ladder logic programming. Familiar with Sequencer programming and AOI blocks.
• Be available to work on different shifts and weekends as needed

Advantageous Qualifications

• Ability to program and solve, Allen Bradley PLC's, Panelview OIT.
• Experience using Industrial Networks (Ethernet, Ethernet / IP, HART).
• Ability to tackle and commission Variable Frequency AC Drives, 3 phase motor starters, solenoids, control values, flowmeters, servo motors and drives, analog sensors (pressure, level, temperature), load cells.
• Familiarity with Cisco architecture and infrastructure (Basic LAN concepts)
• Ability to build or modify CAD drawings
• Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)
• Engineering/Operations/Planning

Starting Pay Rate: $34/ hour USD 
Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Join a great opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our  position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility. 

What we offer:

• $34 /hr starting rate.
• Merit increase every year based on performance
• Advancement Opportunities 
• Shift schedules with overtime available
• $1 shift differential for off shifts
• Extraordinary Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Company products
• Non-smoking facility

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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