PLC Controls Specialist - Mom's Meals

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety
• Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers, and production personnel
• Provide technical leadership and support to the electrical and instrumentation technicians at the facility
• Use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical, electronics, Instrumentation, and controls issues in the facility
• Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals
• Troubleshoot process issues with automation software, hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers), and touchscreens
• Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain automation servers
• Create user manuals and training documentation; train all technicians as appropriate
• Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements
• Identify necessary program changes and work with Corporate Controls to implement
• Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed
• Provide support and leadership to the electrical, electronics and instrumentations technicians
• Manage, backup, and organize all automation related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.)
• Shift/weekend work may be required
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Required Skills and Experience

• 2-year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• 5 years strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English
• Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English
• Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and in group situations. Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including the management
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, responding appropriately to changing priorities
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Food Processing or Production Plant experience preferred
• Experience in mechanical systems and pneumatics
• Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman's license

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

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