Multi Craft Technician---Nights

About the role

Ramsey Testing—Candidate must successfully score a Level 1 Mechanical and Level 1 Electrical to be considered. The Multicraft Technician maintains, repairs, designs, and calibrates building systems, plant equipment, electronic and computer-based devices; rebuilds, installs, and programs process control equipment; designs, programs, and configures data management systems to collect, process, and store information; installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades electronic computer-controlled mechanical systems such as robotic machines; and ensures the safe and effective operation of all plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position; follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality, and customer requirement deviations.
• Identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation; follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.
• Follow safety guidelines, wear designated PPE, conform to regulatory requirements, and assure Food Safety measures are followed.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair activities; log all work into the Work Order system with time spent and location accurately documented.
• Maintain updated programs for Logic and Motion Controllers; work with contractors and other technicians to modify programs for production and energy efficiency; create new programs and patterns to meet customer requirements.
• Work with Engineering and IS teams to keep programmable software updated and add new software as technology advances.
• Maintain, repair, design, and calibrate electronic devices; rebuild and install electronic equipment.
• Ensure uptime of equipment by performing preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in area of assignment, including safety devices and proper safety procedures.
• Maintain, install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic computer-controlled mechanical systems, such as Fanuc robots and Fanuc integrated vision systems (iRVision).
• Ensure equipment is safe to operate, including proper safety considerations when developing equipment control programs.
• Maintain all plant equipment, including gearboxes, hoists, and other complex equipment used in the plant.
• Complete all necessary electronic PMs, work orders, and parts usage using the eAM system.
• Perform housekeeping in area of assignment in production and maintenance departments.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Hands-on experience in installation and electronic troubleshooting of process loops and programming, including computer-controlled robotics equipment.
• Advanced PLC programming skills with emphasis on Allen Bradley – Panelview, Data Highway Plus, PLC, and Control View.
• Knowledge of PLC control/program design with focus on troubleshooting techniques, programming, and integration skills.
• Process control loop design; structured programming approach.
• Knowledge of interfaces to graphic display systems or Data Highway Plus.
• Knowledge of interfaces between robotics and other computer-based PLC industrial processes and controls.
• Ability to use PLCs and GML for troubleshooting; read, comprehend, and follow complex troubleshooting instructions; identify parts from equipment maintenance manuals.
• Working knowledge of operating and maintaining volt-ohm meter, oscilloscope, chart recorder, and miscellaneous shop equipment.
• Fanuc robot and Fanuc integrated vision system (iRVision) programming experience preferred.
• Ability to operate air compressor; basic mechanical skills required.
• Ability to weld stainless steel (TIG).
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with fellow partners and other plant departments.
• Ability to test-run equipment in all production and production support departments.
• Must walk or stand 75% of the time, including working off a ladder or lying on the floor to access equipment components.
• Ability to operate power material handling equipment.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use computer-aided drafting hardware and software to develop electrical sketches and drawings.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Must be able to work around ammonia systems, acid systems, steam systems, high voltage, and know safeguards against accidental exposure to fumes, live steam, and/or electrical shock.
• Must know basic electricity and electronics, including three-phase and single-phase controls, ladder diagrams, low-voltage relay logic, digital and analog electronics, microprocessors, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and power distribution.
• Ability to communicate with leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, and line operators via phone, fax, email, text, and in person.
• Overtime can be expected if workload requires it; scheduling follows plant policy.
• Position requires continuous advancement of technical knowledge and skills; applicants must demonstrate success in training courses and actively participate in assigned or elected training.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Applicants must pass the company’s testing requirements and local plant tests for Multicraft Technician positions.

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, kneel, climb ladders.
• Work at elevated levels including scissor lifts and sky jacks.
• Work overhead; use forklifts.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an 8% 401(k) match plus an additional annual contribution.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice per year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare expenses via monthly contributions.
• Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for education relevant to role and career goals.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Partners Helping Partners program for financial assistance during hardship.