PLC Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors, the PLC Maintenance Technician will be a key part of our team, technical professional who works with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to design, program, and maintain systems that control other technology. Our Technicians are responsible for keeping the bakery running efficiently and driving continues improvement forward through our PM program and special projects. Every individual on our team has specific strength's that help to drive innovation and productivity forward. This gives them the foundation and working Knowledge of the plant that helps create a motivated crew. Our management team is not afraid of turning a wrench and lending a hand when needed

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot & replace 3 Phase motors & VFDs
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience with low voltage DC Circuits as well as a wide range of electrical devices (proxs, photo eyes, relays, contactors, safety relays, push buttons)
• Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and standard safety circuits
• Trouble shoot hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Use Meter and Megger proficiently as needed for repair and troubleshooting
• Repair and rebuild electrical and mechanical components
• Installation, modification and fabrication of equipment to meet production needs and schedules
• Communicate maintenance situations clearly from one shift to another, including Maintenance Team Leader and Maintenance Manager
• Plant wide accountabilities for operational aspects including progress toward quality and production goals
• Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality and housekeeping
• Other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Manager
• The ability to identify worn bushings or bearings and change as needed
• The ability or willingness to learn how to weld (Tig, Stick, and Mig Although we commonly use Tig)
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong industrial electrical & PLC experience required
• Minimum of High School Diploma and 2 years of Industrial Maintenance experience repairing and troubleshooting pneumatics, hydraulics, Conveyers, 3 p-phase motors, variable speed drivers and controls
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment
• Must have good practical sense working with and troubleshooting equipment problems
• Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred but NOT required
  
  

Work Conditions

• Work in a noisy environment
• Work indoors as well as outdoors
• Work in wet and/or humid conditions
• Work in cold or hot environments
• Work around machinery
  
  

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.