These positions are needed due to increased production and Company expansion.
Performs Electrician/Electronics Technician duties including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of various production and packaging machines.
Able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance. Provide emergency repairs on production equipment to keep lines operational at all times. Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines, etc. Diagnoses problems and replace or repair parts as needed. Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, using specifications and/or blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools. Adjust various types of devices and control systems. Clean and lubricate parts as required.
The successful applicant must be able to perform overall maintenance on various types of high-speed packaging equipment with minimum supervision. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, reading Ladder logic, performing PMs and repairing high-speed conveyers and packaging machines, loaders, control voltage 24DC to AC up to 480 volts, frequency drives and ovens is very helpful.
Lock Out/Tag Out experience a MUST.
5+ years of direct experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Meat plant experience is preferred. - Electrical experience (480/110/low voltage).
Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience.
Able to speak, read and write in English a must.Bilingual skills a plus.
Able to read and follow blueprints and electrical diagrams.
Experience in performing preventative maintenance.
Able to work extended work schedules including weekends and overtime.
Experience in a fast paced production environment.
Able to interface well with production line workers and supervisors.