What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Automation Programmer - PLC position at Crystal Geyser Roxane Water Company?
CG Roxane LLC is a privately held, family-owned and operated enterprise which produces Crystal Geyser® Alpine Spring Water®, the number one nationally distributed bottled spring water in the United States.
As a family-owned company, we have had the freedom to do things our way, without compromise. In addition to being a vertically integrated bottling company that makes our own caps and bottles through state-of-the-art machinery, as of 2019, CG Roxane became the first U.S. beverage company to open and operate a recycling PET facility. We are not just following sustainability and technological trends — we are setting them.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain high speed automated production line machinery by performing preventative maintenance on a regular schedule – as well as troubleshooting and repairing PLC’s as needed.
- Repair and maintain electrical/electronic instrumentation components associated with plant production machinery maintenance.
- Perform program modifications and train employees on any changes to the machinery as they occur.
- Responsible for electrical/electronic wiring of production line machinery.
- Coordinate and organize any production down time with Management prior to doing so – unless unsafe conditions occur.
- Ensure proper safety protocol is followed – to include but not limited to the following: Lockout/Tagout, proper grounding of electrical tooling, removal of tools from machinery once work is completed, ensure power is disconnected to any machinery receiving repairs, do not stand in wet areas while working on electronic devices and at all times use caution.
- Capable of reading, understanding and working on mechanical electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Responsible for inventory of parts and overall cleanliness of the maintenance shop.
- Must communicate all new projects in a clear and concise manner.
- Controlling costs and work methods to be the most cost efficient for the company as a whole.
- Must attend daily production meetings in order to plan and schedule maintenance issues with other managers effected.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Candidate requirements:
- Hands-on experience with AC/DC motor controls, drives and PLC components.
- Experience in a food manufacturing plant is a plus.
- The ability to read, neatly print and interpret machinery schematics drawings, diagrams and printed instructions.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Attendance and punctuality are essential.
- Strong ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
- Treat others with tact and respect, regardless of their status or position.
- Act as a team member, maintain a harassment-free and bullying-free workplace, demonstrate honesty and integrity in workplace interactions with others.
- Must adhere to the Company’s employment and hygiene policies.
Mechanical skills:
- Able to understand, use and explain the operation of any and all machine controls on production line equipment related to and including sensors, safety interlocks and emergency stops, computer screens.
- Understand power sources on all machines used and machine hazards.
- Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and position relative to moving machinery, other employees, and forklifts.
Mathematical Skills:
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide. Understanding of decimals and fractions.
- Recognition and use of numbers up to and beyond hundreds of thousands.
- Accurately record numbers on checklists and forms.
- Analyze and report numbers used in the production setting.
Physical Abilities:
- Able to stand and walk on a concrete floor for on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift; climb industrial stairs and ladders and work at elevations on industrial platforms as necessary.
- Physically able to bend/stoop/squat/crouch/twist/climb/and balance as needed to ensure, or assist with, the continuous operation of the machinery.
- Able to lift, carry, push and pull objects of various sizes and up to 50 pounds from one level to another at varying heights.
- Perform repetitive finger, arm and upper body movements to reach or move materials or controls, able to turn head and neck to look over shoulder.
- Vision requirements include focus at different distances, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision.
- The company will consider possible variations of such requirements as a reasonable accommodation if necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity.
Environmental Demands of the Position
- Work areas include different levels of noise, areas close to other forklifts, and close proximity to moving and powered industrial machinery which the company takes steps to guard adequately, and train employees of the related hazards involved.
- Heat and cold in the workplace, and water on floors and dripping water can occur.
- Driving forklift outside in a covered area, in different weather conditions including snow and rain.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hearing and eye protection are required in some parts of the workplace and when performing certain tasks.
Compliance with Company rules and practices:
Employees are expected to conduct themselves in an intelligent, mature, and responsible manner, maintaining a standard of quality work performance.
Employees are expected to be a part of a team in having a positive attitude, integrity, honesty and loyalty to the Company.
CG Roxane offers exemplary benefits including:
- FREE Insurance Medical, Dental and Vision for Employee, Spouse (or Domestic Partner) and Children
- FREE STD, LTD and Life Insurance for Employee
- FREE 401K Matched % from Employer Contributions
- FREE PAID Training
- Bi-Weekly pay. Starting rate based on existing skill set and pre-employment skill evaluation.
Requirements:
- Excellent Attendance, On Time, Positive Attitude, Team Player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Salary : $30 - $33
