Technician, Electrical & Controls

Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment used to control and monitor manufacturing and utility equipment. The individual must have a solid background in controls in addition to strong troubleshooting skills. This position also provides occasional off-hours/ weekend work to support the 948 site.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues as they arise on the plant floor

• Assist and consult with Management/Engineering on projects as needed.
• Install and configure electrical and/or controls equipment for retrofit or upgrade projects
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks
• Effectively communicates all process and/or equipment changes to affected personnel
• Provide basic electrical troubleshooting skills for other maintenance techs to build electrical troubleshooting capability for the team
• Stays current on field related technology, codes, standards, best practices, etc.
• Support and participate in the Departmental structure of process improvement teams
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure product quality is maintained.
• Wear all PPE as required within the Plant safety policy
• Assist in implementation of new processes and data collection.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PLC program troubleshooting experience required
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms highly preferred
• Experience with process instrumentation, specifically level, flow, & temperature
• Experience with VFDs, Servos, MCC’s, and other motor control platforms
• Experience with Ethernet networking and communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP & DeviceNet
• Experience in mechanical systems/ pneumatics a plus
• Formulates and executes complex experimental design
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.

Decision Making/Problem Solving:

• Escalate issues to Engineering
• Order parts for equipment
• Participate in RCA for equipment related issues

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Education Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

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Experience:

Years of Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Controls and Automation within a manufacturing environment, (food processing experience a plus).

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Physical Demands:
Work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)

Postural Demands

• Sitting - Occasional
• Standing - Occasional
• Walking - Occasional
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional

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Lifting Demands

Lift up to waist - Occasional

Carry on up to 25 feet - Occasional

Lifting Demands (Manufacturing):

Physical

A. Mobility - able to travel freely throughout the plant and office area.

B. Temperature and Work Environment - able to withstand temperature changes, dirt and dust.

C. Posture - Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

D. Vision - good eye sight or correctable eyesight.

E. Must be able to travel to other GPN Sites/Vendor location