What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrical/Controls Technician position at Leprino Foods?
Short & Sweet: This position is responsible for providing plant-wide support for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, training, and knowledge of plant industrial controls, including: computer integration of PLC's, HMI's and process controls within the facility, training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process or control systems, and for standardization of control systems and control logic designs, documentation of operational procedures, and as-built electrical drawings and logic.
Schedule: Standard hours are 8-hour shifts from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. As business needs require, you may be scheduled to support other shifts, including 2nd Shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) or 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).*
Weekends & Holidays are possibly required.
*$1.00 shift premium between 6PM and 6AM
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
401K & Profit Sharing
Monthly Production/Safety Bonuses, Pet, legal, & other additional insurance packages
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement new electrical and control systems and equipment on capital projects.
- Oversees all outside systems integrators and controls contractors in their work within the facility.
- Ensure all projects are documented and, information is available for use by all maintenance and production personnel.
- Ensure work is accomplished in a safe and sanitary manner by directing employees and contractors, and monitoring adherence to Leprino policies.
- Performs and/or provides details for repairs to control and instrumentation systems to prevent downtime and ensure compliance with plant standards, as well as with governmental regulations.
- Determine necessary quantities of spare controls and instrumentation parts and supplies for all plant equipment.
- Ensure that appropriate training and documentation is available for use in proper training of Maintenance and Operations personnel.
- Provide training and development for Maintenance Technicians to upgrade their controls skill levels.
- Maintain appropriate records and files pertaining to plant maintenance activities to ensure availability of information regarding machine and facilities requirements.
- Act as a resource to Production and Maintenance teams in problem solving and troubleshooting operational activities to reduce downtime related to control problems.
- Integrate Leprino Quality into all aspects of the Allendale plant, as evidenced by continuous improvement, teamwork, distinguished customer service, and striving for excellence.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to support 24-7/365 business.
- Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Ability to present difficult skills to employees of all ability levels.
- Ability to lead loss control efforts.
- Knowledge of plant control systems, including PLC's and industrial automation software such as Wonderware.
- Proficient knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Ability to collect data and make valid conclusions.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- This position will be exposed to a production operations environment. Industrial setting includes both wet and dry production areas, loud noises, and varying degrees of temperature.
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.