Maintenance PLC Technician - 1st shift

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Installs, services and repairs wiring, conduits, fixtures and other electrical devices and systems in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Works with a tight knit team to maintain line integrity, safety, production and quality standards.
• Creates solutions both proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment to maintain and improve line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CMMS (Associates degree in Industrial Electricity/Automation related field is desirable).
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Maintenance Electrician.
• Wiring 3 phase motors, starters, and other electrical devices.
• Troubleshoots electrical circuits, including 480 V.
• Trains and troubleshoots control circuits down to component level.
• Connects with a laptop to troubleshoot, program PLC’s and HMI’s.
• Programs VFD’s.
• Knowledge of pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature sensors, and reading and assimilating any technical documentation to assist in the use or repair of any control device.
• Ability to learn mechanical troubleshooting.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in the food industry helpful but not necessary.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley Software.

Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience w/ CMMS concepts and Systems.
• Proficient w/ MS Suite Applications.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Monday-Friday day shift hours with occasional weekends and off hours as necessary.

Company Information

• We are a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and BBQ sauce product categories.
• We have three manufacturing facilities located in OH, IL, and WI.
• We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

EEO Statement

• Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.