KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment. Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software.
• Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:
  • Power Distribution
  • Studio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and software
  • Drives and Motion Control (PowerFlex 525, Kinetix 6000/5700, Elau)
  • FactoryTalk ME & SE
  • Ethernet/IP Control Network
  • Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
• Maintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment. Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Adheres to company drawing and documentation standards. Coaches other team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair. Provide leadership in maintaining Packing E&I drawings and documentation systems.
• Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participates in assessments and ensures effective training and maintains consistent qualification standards. Primary trainer for new and established E&I B-levels (Technicians), as well as E&I training for Mechanical ZCs (Maintenance). Flex schedule as needed to support training activities. Track and document E&I B-level training progression. Work with the Power and Controls Engineer and other E&I ZCs to continually develop and improve the E&I Training and Qualification program.
• Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skills and providing ongoing coaching.
• Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.). Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities. Attains expertise in advances E&I technology (networks, servers, FactoryTalk, Motion Controls, etc.).
• Maintain plant panel entry status (attains initial plant panel entry status within 6-12 months). Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.
• Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitates effective shift pass downs with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production results in a designated area. Provides support during Project CQV activities. Execute detailed design of projects as assigned. This includes programming/logic development and design, design basis development of instruments/equipment specifications, E&I development, and CQV planning and execution.
• Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees when needed. Communicate issues and status of work/downtime to department leadership including Team Leaders, other ZC's, Maintenance Planner, and department managers. Effectively interface with all departments and levels of the organization
• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates or technical degree or training preferred. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

OTHER

• Willing to work 8-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Willing to travel for various trainings.
• Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.
• Working knowledge of general electrical safety. Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls.
• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.
• Able to set and meet goals.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Able to work both independently and on a team. Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.
• Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.
• Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite. Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system.
• Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices.
• Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
  • Ability to drive a fork truck and operate other industrial equipment per OSHA guidelines