Manufacturing Operations is at the heart of our efforts to deliver food people love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician you will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment and software. You will perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, inspection, testing of equipment, building maintenance and projects. You will perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Reliability. You will demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others

Responsibilities

Able to assume responsibility for the manufacturing of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Able to support our company and site safety policies and perform work related activities in a safe manner.

Able to recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards as appropriate.

Able to perform the necessary activities to operate, maintain and clean production equipment.

Able to follow and improve documented operational, maintenance and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.

Able to perform preventative maintenance activities (i.e., lubrication, etc.) and create work orders, in a timely manner to maximize performance of our plant equipment. The ability to improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.

Able to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment and software.

Able to demonstrate proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:

Power Distribution

PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Honeywell, etc.)

Drives and Motion Control

Ethernet/IP Control Network

Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation

Maintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment.

Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

Adheres to company drawing and documentation standards.

Able to coach other team members on electrical, instrumentation and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution and equipment repair.

Able to use continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause.

Able to document, communicate and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Able to assume responsibility for building technician skill as well as provide continuous coaching.

Able to create documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).

Able to maintain knowledge/skill/ability by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities as well as attainment of expertise in advanced E&I technology (networks, servers, FactoryTalk, Motion Controls, etc.).

Able to obtain/maintain maintenance low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date.

Able to maintain an accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking.

Able to lead/manage projects to improve safety, quality, and production results.

Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solution

A proven record of accomplishment of good attendance and consistent performance delivering consistent safety and quality

Flexibility with working shifts and overtime related to covering down day activities as well as for coverage for outages.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Associates or technical degree or training preferred.

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.

Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.

Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Expectations

Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.

Working knowledge of general electrical safety.

Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls.

Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.

Possess strong communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.

Able to set and meet goals.

Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.

Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.

Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.

Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.

Working Conditions

Able to lift, push, pull & carry up to 50 lbs. as needed

Ability to work in changing environmental conditions, heat & cold.

Frequent bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.

Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb

Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel