Equipment Specialist

About the role

Imagine your next position as an Electrical Equipment Specialist [1st or 3rd shift] with U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) in Hopkinsville, KY! Here, we are committed to strong work ethic, dedication to quality, and innovation. Our culture blends tradition with forward-thinking, where every team member plays a role in shaping the future of our smokeless tobacco brands.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-shift troubleshooting for electrical control and process systems during production, supporting areas such as packaging and processing.
• Analyzing data and applying problem-solving techniques to implement improvements in support of various clients, including (but not limited to) Engineering, Information Systems, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Applying problem-solving techniques to facilitate design improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation, and/or equipment.
• Providing PLC (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) programming support for both continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Offering technical support for installation qualifications, operational qualifications, and production qualifications.
• Assisting in developing and recommending spare parts lists for mechanical components, technical alternatives, and design improvements.
• Participating in technical discussions with internal teams and external OEM resources to resolve equipment issues.
• Providing technical support to Natural Work Teams and other problem-solving teams/initiatives.

Requirements

• Average of 2+ years of hands-on technical industrial work experience with process controls, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively participate in technical support teams to achieve optimal manufacturing efficiency.
• Strong computer skills with experience programming various control systems and using general office software applications.
• Solid understanding of Rockwell/Allen-Bradley electrical hardware such as motor starters, VFDs, remote I/O, and servos is helpful.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent skills gained through proven experience.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.