PLC Controls Technician Intern

Reports To

Work Schedule

Amount of Travel Required

Plant Maintenance Manager

Monday- Friday, May include weekends

Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 124 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The Control Tech Intern position is an entry level member of the Plaint Maintenance Team. This position will assist in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation. Supports technicians in monitoring system performance, calibrating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Gains hands-on experience with automation technologies and control software in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

* Learn basic and intermediate controls technology using PLC's, network devices, HMI devices, VFDs, and other control peripherals.

* Apply the technology to the bottling process, troubleshooting, improving operations, and helping with installation of new equipment.

* Performs other duties as by Supervisor.

* Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.

* Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.

* Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.

* Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.

* Honor and follow through on all business commitments.

* Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."

* Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

* Committed to serving our communities.

* Customer success drives our success.

* Integrity matters.

* Obsessed with continuous improvement.

* We care for each other.

* Win the day.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

None

Manufacturing / Production: This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The employee-partner is frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to varying temperatures.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Frequency

Stand

F

Walk

F

Sit

C

Manually Manipulate

F

Grasp

F

Reach Outward

F

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Speak

C

Climb

O

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

O

Bend

F

Lift/Carry

Frequency

10 lbs. or less

F

11-20 lbs.

F

21-50 lbs.

O

51-100 lbs.

N

Over 100 lbs.

N

Push/Pull

Frequency

12 lbs. or less

F

13-25 lbs.

O

26-40 lbs.

O

41-100 lbs.

O

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs.

* Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required.

* Enrolled in post-secondary education; Preferred

* None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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