Electrician 1st shift

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining electronic equipment used in production and maintenance, such as PLC’s, touch screens, VFD’s (variable frequency drives), ethernet connections, software upgrades, and any HMI interface. 

Job Responsibilities  

• Ensure maintenance of systems is sufficient to prevent unscheduled downtime and all systems are maintained at the most current version of software/hardware.  

• Monitor and repair all PLC processes and other control systems to ensure the required twenty-four operation schedule.  

• Analyze, evaluate and communicate issues from product and equipment monitoring; adjust equipment as needed to reach targeted production demands. 

• Programming HMI panels for various equipment throughout the plant to ensure minimal equipment downtime and having pre-programmed panels ready to go. 

• Work with Manufacturing Engineer to ensure camera system / network is maintained and operating properly. 

• Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and upgrades to the Oakland Maintenance Network. 

• Work with Facilities Department to ensure the software and controls for the engine room and refrigeration equipment are updated and communicated properly. 

• Work with local and corporate IT to ensure security of Maintenance Network is in place. 

• Ensure data collection software is up to date and functioning properly. Assist engineering staff with setting up data collection for new equipment. 

• Make recommendations to management when equipment needs replacement or improvements. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Stay current with training and systems. 

• Available off-hours for technical assistance. 

Experience & Skills  

• Proficient with the programming, use, and repair of PLCs (programmer logic controllers), HMI interface language such as Wonderware or similar. 

• Ability to use and read measurement instruments and communicate ladder logic drawings to management. 

• Ability to program / troubleshoot Allen Bradley software, as well as, other major brand software. 

• Other preferred software knowledge such as: Siemens, Mitsubishi, Windows, Aveva - Wonderware, Cisco, AutoCAD, etc. 

Education  

• Associates degree or certificated in applied science or science-related technology or other related field. 

Work Environment 

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances. 

• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces. 

• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment.