Automation Electrical Controls Technician

Utz Quality Foods, Inc
401(k), profit sharing
United States, Pennsylvania, Hanover
Jun 27, 2025
Join the Utz Quality Foods team as an Automation/Electrical Controls Technician and bring your technical skills to a hands-on, high-impact role! We're seeking a self-motivated technician with strong experience in designing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the electrical systems that keep our facilities and equipment running. This is a great opportunity to work independently with advanced automated equipment and make a real difference in production performance. This position is a full-time role scheduled for four nights per week (48 hours total), with flexibility in start and end times. Utz offers very competitive pay and a top-tier benefits package, making this a strong next step for anyone looking to grow both professionally and financially. If you're passionate about controls and ready to be part of a trusted name in snacks, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of production equipment including motor controls, DC/AC drives, frying and baking equipment, extruders, sheeters, temperature instruments, burner systems, packaging machinery, electronic scales, and PLCs Review and adjust equipment to meet safety, quality, and production standards Program, troubleshoot, and repair or replace sensors, scanners, motors, vision systems, VFDs, and encoders Upgrade control systems and support the integration of new and existing equipment Create and implement electrical design standards and requirements Select and operate hardware/software necessary for developing control systems Diagnose electrical issues using schematics, relay logic, and test equipment Support continuous improvement efforts around quality, efficiency, and service Required Skills: Formal training or practical experience in automation, electrical systems, or related industrial fields Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Familiarity with PLC operations, sensors, AC/DC drives, and motor controls Ability to assist in installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems Exposure to safety practices including lockout/tagout and general maintenance protocols Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Basic computer skills to interface with control systems and maintain records High attention to detail with a safety-first mindset Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting Clear, professional communication skills to collaborate with technicians, engineers, and leadership Open to occasional work at other nearby plant locations. External Recruitment Process Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started. Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. .