FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency.
As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
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Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
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Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
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Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
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Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
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Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
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Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
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Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
As a Controls Tech at FMH Conveyors, you will be responsible for production and project execution that includes electrical design, programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned:
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Accountable for production and project execution related to controls.
- Provide progressive and innovative electrical solutions to control requirements of the machines and/or systems.
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Work with Mechanical & Electrical Engineers to formulate the electrical design concept and sequence of machine operation.
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The Controls Tech is responsible of overall machine operation.
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Work with customers, as needed, to refine customized control concept and to meet customer specification.
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Develop and program automation and control systems involving PLC’s, programmable switches, and all other electrical components required for the machine.
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Ability and experience downloading programs into the PLC
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Set up drive parameters, troubleshoot machine operation, and debug programs during final testing phases on the production floor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Knowledge of design and programming
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Knowledge and experience in the selection, specification and use of common industrial electronic components including starters, contractors, circuit breakers, proximity switches, photo-electric switches, position sensors, temperature sensors, controllers, DC, AC, etc.
- Ability to coach and train team members
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Good problem-solving skills
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Results focused and strong initiative
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Excellent teamworking skill
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Knowledge of NFPA 79 a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb ladders, and reach with arms and hands for up to 10 hours. Good visual acuity to see computer screens and read fine print on a variety of reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The position is a manufacturing-based position. In the manufacturing area, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
