Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift Description: Description Works as a self-motivated individual with minimal supervision while functioning as a productive team member. Responsible for troubleshooting assets including Blending and Packaging equipment to include other plant support equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing facility to determine mechanical or electrical failure. Perform set-up, adjustment, timing, troubleshooting, replacement, and programming of electrical equipment using ladder logic, electrical prints and/or schematics. Maintain the equipment in the assigned area in reliable condition. Attend to breakdowns in a timely manner while continuously reducing downtime and waste. Dismantle, inspect, and rebuild electrical assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications or production requirements. As an electrician you will also perform mechanical duties such as calibrating, tuning, addressing problems, mechanical equipment repair and preventative maintenance inspections. Responsible for complex troubleshooting of industrial electrical and electronic systems on Blending and packaging equipment including PLCs, VFDs controllers, servo motors and HMIs Control systems utilizing low voltage, PLC programs, 24v systems inc. PID Loop, Instrument control loops such as 4-20Ma, 0-10 volts, 3-15psi etc. Analog instrumentation 480v power distribution system Central oil and water systems Many material handling systems including control cabinets and servo drives. Support Packaging equipment utilizing PLCs and HMIs such as depalletizers, fillers, packers and palletizers, conveying systems etc. Support overall plant equipment utilizing PLCs and HMIs such as Blending systems, Filtering systems, Centrifuges, Pumps, Valves, Pneumatics, Heat exchangers etc. Must comply with NFPA 70e and NEC codes. Aerial lift use. Interpret prints of machine assemblies and wiring diagrams Responsible for enforcing and following safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Federal, State, and Local regulations, and adherence to job specifications. Ensure proper PPE is utilized, as well as forklift compliance is adhered to. Ensure equipment is performing as designed and provide high-level work in a craftmanship manner. Consistently developing work orders and PMs and contributing to support continuous improvement opportunities and initiatives to reduce expenses and improve the overall operation. Responsible for changeovers, general maintenance, and inspecting the production line for proper setup to ensure everything is set up correctly (processing system, detectors, injectors, coders, etc.). Troubleshoot, service, and repair facility and production equipment correctly and in a timely manner. Monitor and maintain equipment for proper operation and report issues to maintenance supervisor and on documentation and completing production as scheduled for the day. Completes maintenance schedules and work orders and makes utilization of all resources in alignment with plant priorities. Ability to troubleshoot packaging, conveying, and process equipment. Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and components. Ability to understand and follow blueprints manufacturers documentation and manuals. Experience using CMMS programs. Ability to weld (TIG/MIG) and fabricate a plus. Collaborates with other departments and communicates requirements, opportunity areas, the status of work orders, and results. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. 5 years previous maintenance machine repair experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage or high-speed continuous manufacturing industry. Journeyman, Apprentice Certification preferred or in lieu of a journey-level card, 5 years of experience with PLCs such as Allen Bradley, and HMI or an associate degree or equivalent in electrical engineering technology or electronic systems will be accepted. Basic electrical circuitry knowledge Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements. Must be able to work overtime as needed including change at the start and end of shift times and weekends (including the last week of the calendar year to perform maintenance on production lines). Required to be forklift certified by Krier Foods, Inc. before operating any company-owned forklift. Possess strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and strong problem-solving skills.