PLC Programmer

Position Summary:

Our PLC - Maintenance Electricians - are a valuable part of our team. Our PLC - Maintenance Electrician - performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include preventative maintenance, electrical & controls troubleshooting, training of all employees, repair of electrical & controls systems equipment and components, rebuilding of electrical & controls systems equipment and components.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC system
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and wor
• Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls component
• Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
• Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
• Maintain current back up files for all equipment control system
• Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
• Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
• Troubleshooting using machine control schematic
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Require

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
• Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following
• Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related fie
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 3 years’ hands-on experience in controls, automation, or electrical role

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Previous employee leadership experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required
• Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics
• Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens
• Previous experience with VFD's
• Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts
• Experience in Arc Flash, LOTO and Working at heights

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to stand 8 hours per shift