Who We Are:

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

We are passionate about our business, and we value personal accountability, creativity, and we focus on results. Our authentic and inspiring leaders support and challenge you to cause extraordinary performance, where you're rewarded for both 'what' you achieve and 'how' you achieve it. We love celebrating our people for their contribution to business results and living our values. We believe in doing the right thing for our employees, customers, and communities.

The Electro-Mechanical Technician performs maintenance and repairs of all machines and line equipment and executes related project management duties in a food manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment, with special focus on troubleshooting control systems, servo drives, and motors on high-speed packaging lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other proactive activities to monitor and maintain equipment in optimal condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, mechanical drive systems. Allen Bradley PLC Systems, RSLinx, process control instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) circuits, motor starters and controls.
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to plan and execute maintenance activities.
• Drive achievement of production goals and provide training and coaching to operators and other maintenance associates.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
• Comply with all external regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, and EPA) and ACH policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement and drive improvement recommendations to completion.
• Complete or assist with special projects, as directed.
• Perform other duties as requested by factory leadership.
• Analytical – Synthesize complex or diverse information. Collect and research data. Design workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions.
• Written Communication – Write clearly and informatively. Present numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgment – Display willingness to make decisions. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Make timely decisions. Flexibly respond to constantly changing conditions and priorities.
• Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures. Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines. Report potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and material properly.
• Initiative – Volunteer readily. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent actions and calculated risks.
• Communication – Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and external contacts.

What You'll Need:

• At least 1 year of experience in troubleshooting and repair of Pneumatic Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLC Systems, RSLinx, Process Control Instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) Circuits, Motor starters and controls and electronic circuit boards preferred.
• 2 years of experience in working with high paced automation and packaging equipment.
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
• Allen Bradley software.
• Able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. of weight routinely.
• Able to perform extensive walking throughout a 400,000 sq. ft facility.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
• Dental
• Free Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching Program
• Onsite Gym

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

ACH is an equal employer. We see value in ensuring we have diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.