Controls Technician- Nights

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Job Purpose:

The Controls Technician supports plant operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automated control systems, including panel wiring, sensors, instrumentation, servo and vision systems, and motor/valve controls. This role involves diagnosing equipment issues using PLC logic and software tools, performing calibrations, assisting maintenance mechanics, and training others in the operation of equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair control system reliability issues (e.g., control panels/wiring, sensors, instrumentation, vision systems, vfds).
• Diagnosing equipment issues utilizing PLC logic and software tools (e.g., Studio 5000, Connected Components).
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, I/O Link, AS-i).
• Execute preventive maintenance and calibrations associated with controls systems and instrumentation
• Make modifications and updates to ladder logic to resolve issues.
• Install and configure new I/O modules and VFDs.
• Utilize CMMS system to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, program changes, and system configurations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes (e.g., NFPA 70E).
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to support production goals.
• Train operators and junior technicians on basic troubleshooting and safe operation of control systems.
• Support maintenance mechanics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• An associate’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of control system failures.
• Experienced with PLC logic and programming, specifically Studio 5000; including advanced instructions, message routing, function block diagrams, and structured text.
• Experience programming SCADA Systems (Factorytalk SE/ME).
• Experience with a variety of industrial networking protocols (Modbus, Ethernet I/P, I/O Link, AS-i).
• Experience with process control systems (valve and VFD controls)
• Ability to read electrical prints.
• Experience with mechanical machine repair or as an industrial electrician a plus.
• Positive and engaged with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements:

• Regular use of a variety of hand tools is essential. 
• Hearing and vision within normal range.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Reaching/bending/climbing required to service equipment.
• Exposure to industrial hazards (plant utility systems)

Food Safety Requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
• position location: Coopersville, Mi
• reports to: Maintenance Manager / Supervisor

travel requirements: 010%

exempt/nonexempt: nonexempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.