Careers

Electrical / Controls Maintenance Technician

Lake Odessa, Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: Up to $41.00/hr

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Principal Accountabilities

· Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes

· Maintain adherence to process and industry standards and specifications

· Promote safety, health, and environmental practices

· Operate maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively

· Perform preventative maintenance, including annual inspections, as required

· Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics with ease

· Demonstrate strong commitment to personal safety and actively identify and address unsafe conditions

· Independently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in a complex manner

· Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures, and assist in the development of proper safety techniques

· Identify and resolve follow-up work as necessary

· Gather necessary materials, tools, and documentation for planned and reactive work orders

· Investigate job site and determine scope of work for reactive work orders

· Prepare work site, including scaffolding and safety measures, as necessary

· Respond to interruption work assignments provided by supervisor and move on to next job after completion or as directed

· Collaborate with maintenance supervisor to resolve any issues that arise during work

· Complete closeout activities, including tool and parts reconciliation, sanitation tagging, and PdM validation arrangements

· Sign and return hardcopy work orders with necessary details and provide written communication regarding daily pass-downs

· Aid in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures for electronic controlled equipment, plant instrumentation, and plant data collection systems

· Maintain and troubleshoot electronic controlled equipment, plant instrumentation, and plant data collection systems

· Possess a strong ability to prioritize daily workload and work independently

· Knowledgeable and skilled in troubleshooting and repairing analog and digital control devices and sensors

· Proficient in using oscilloscope, VOM, and other test equipment to troubleshoot and repair industrial control devices

· Skilled in troubleshooting communications between PLC/PC and ASCII devices, such as bar-code readers, scales, label printers, digital displays, terminals, RFID, and wireless networking

· Demonstrated ability to systematically solve problems in a methodical manner

· Programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley

Required Qualifications

· High School diploma or GED Equivalent

· Adept at troubleshooting 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC, and 24VDC control circuits

· Experience with maintenance in a food processing environment

· Computer literate and willing to learn SAP/PPE systems

· Proficient in the use of typical test and calibration equipment

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance

· Programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley

· Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs and Ladder logic

· Willingness to be a part of the Hazmat team

Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License in the state of Michigan

Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Ability to read and interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, and wiring schematics

Ability to work weekend and off shift hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Computer literate and willing to learn SAP/PPE systems

Programming and troubleshooting skills with Allen-Bradley

Maintenance experience in a food processing environment

Proficiency in using typical test and calibration equipment, including RTD calibrators, digital multimeters, and 4 to 20 mA calibration units

Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC, and 24VDC control circuits

MUST HAVE

Journeyman License in the State of Michigan

Programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
Safety, Health and Environment
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude

Understand and certify in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and Ladder logic

Self-starter and high-performance individual with ability to prioritize their daily workload

Benefits Information

$3/hr Weekly Attendance Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with the company's matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts