Maintenance Controls Specialist - Cookietree Bakeries

About the Role

The Maintenance Controls Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of our manufacturing equipment and systems. This position involves a combination of technical expertise in control systems, electrical engineering, and maintenance practices within a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control systems for various manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and other automation components.
• Optimize control strategies to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on electrical systems, including motors, drives, sensors, and other electrical components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to develop and execute maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform regular safety inspections and participate in safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to electrical and control systems.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Implement upgrades and modifications to existing control systems to enhance performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Document control system configurations, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation as needed.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Technical or Associate Degree, Electrical Journeyman's License, or certificate in related trades, preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, is a plus.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Skills

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including motors, drives, and industrial sensors.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to electrical and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies as needed.

Working Conditions

• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration.
• Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
• Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $28.34 - $48.60. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.