Electronics Tech II

Industrial Electronic Technician:

Clemens Food Group is the industry leader in customer solutions. Originally founded in 1895, the Company has a long rich heritage, deeply rooted in values. Clemens Food Group is a vertically coordinated company that includes hog farming, food production, logistical services, and transportation. To this day, it remains steadfastly dedicated to continuing previous generations' commitment by operating as good stewards of the community and the environment, offering quality innovative products and services, and working with our business partners, customers, employees, and family members with the highest degree of integrity and ethics. As a Level 3 Industrial Electrical Technician at Clemens Food Group, you will play a pivotal role in the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of process equipment and electrical systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes quality electrical and electronic maintenance work.
• Repairs production or processing equipment.
• Specializes in troubleshooting and repair of modern automated equipment.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes complex problems and implements proper remedies safely.
• Performs some installation work.
• Completes minor mechanical work on breakdowns and helps save "downtime".
• Assists other divisions of the Maintenance department as needed.
• Adapts to new and changing technology.   
• A certain number of fundamental skills are needed by management and non-management personnel to be employed in the Electronics/Electrical Department: 

REQUIRED DEPARTMENTAL FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES:

• Arrive to work on time, refreshed, and ready to put in a full day's work.
• Getting dirty is part of the job.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner.
• Electronic training with advanced math skills, mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and a continuous learning mentality are needed to be able to work on the complex machinery throughout the plant.
• Good problem-solving skills, being able to take logical steps, ability to improvise, and being resourceful are needed to get machinery repaired in a timely manner.
• After completion of work, all tools, prints, books, etc. should be returned to their proper places.
• Being a team player, having a positive attitude, acting in a professional manner, having good customer service skills, and being able to communicate well on a daily basis.
• All standard shop procedures should be used, must be reliable, have good attendance, be self-motivated and able to work independently.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

• Associates degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in the industrial field.
• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Ability to program HMI and SCADA systems.
• Experience with electrical panel design and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in harsh environments while under time constraints.

Required Skills:

• Advanced industrial electronic component knowledge.
• Electrical distribution device functionality and implementation.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Three-Phase motor control Wye/Delta 9 and 12-wire configurations.
• VFD setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Allen Bradley MicroLogix, Compact Logix, and ControlLogix.
• Siemens S7 CPUs.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, etc)
• Temperature control setup and PID tuning.
• Functionality and operation of digital (Weigh-tronix) and hydraulic scales.

Competencies:

• Must be able to speak English.
• Be able to work independently.
• Have the ability to improve one's own knowledge and skills.
• Have the ability to change and adapt quickly, especially to new technology.
• Be able to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct.