Electrician

• 12-hour shifts
• night shift: 6:00pm to 6:00am
• On call rotation of approximately 1 week per month
• Ability and willingness to work scheduled on-call and weekend coverage
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, ArchestrA Systems, PLC
• Program, troubleshoot and maintain FANUC robotics systems, including integration and support of PLC systems
• Perform program adjustments and parameter tuning on robotic systems (e.g., FANUC) to enhance operational efficiency, including reducing cycle times and improving accuracy and repeatability
• Read and update electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Provide technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
• Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Daily/monthly/annual review of equipment to ensure PM’s are adequately created/performed to work towards and sustain operational performance.
• Control over their work orders to ensure that they are accurate, complete and are correctly categorized for reporting purposes (damages, normal wear, failure, etc)
• Participate in the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process to enable them to execute, track and report on the plan for the day.
• Utilize and coach on the foundational systems, equipment functions and settings and to support safety incident investigation and GStems reporting.
• Ability to do mechanical duties when required and in high demand periods, vacations, absences, etc.
• Actively participate in all plant maintenance shutdowns greater than 3 days
• Assist in training new employees
• Other duties as assigned

• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• 2+ years (minimum)

in Controls Programming and Industrial Controls Technology or equivalent education in a related field/industry

• 3+ years (minimum)

in programming and troubleshooting FANUC robotics within a manufacturing environment

• Experience integrating FANUC robots with PLC systems
• Ability to optimize robot performance for cycle time, accuracy, and repeatability through program adjustments and parameter tuning
• Knowledge and practical application with the following technology areas: PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, VFD’s, servo drives, robotics, power distribution (<600V), control system networking, and electrical safety
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.