What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation and Controls Technician position at RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH & Co OG?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU IN THE REGION WADDELL
THE RAUCH FAMILY:
Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating safety meetings, performing safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
Evaluate and troubleshoot facility and manufacturing control systems consisting of PLCs, VFD’s, computer controls, HMI interfaces, as well as controls and process instrumentation.
Troubleshoot or modify existing PLC programs and make system hardware recommendations to resolve operation problems, improve processes, to support factory initiatives and continuous improvement.
Design control systems and prepare drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and scopes of work.
Document and maintain revisions to existing automated systems and maintain appropriate PLC, and computer software/hardware information.
Design and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability of existing plant and manufacturing control systems and equipment.
Support and assist Maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, testing, modifying, and installing electrical equipment and control systems.
Support maintenance department with implementation of SAP workorders and maintenance hour tracking and adjustment.
Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues.
Repairs critical electrical equipment and performs preventive and predictive maintenance and completes projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades.
Repairs and replaces control devices such as switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motor starts, thermocouples, etc. as needed.
Reads electrical drawings for conveyors, machines, and building.
Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical breakdowns associated with high-speed packaging and processing machinery to ensure continuous production operations.
Performs efficient troubleshooting and repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
Maintains and repairs electrical breakdowns in operation, which includes packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, ovens, VFD’s, PLC’s, wrappers, palletizers, robotics, blending operations, etc.
Repairs and replaces defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures.
Maintains calibrating of instrumentation and supporting records.
Performs defensive repair and preservation of electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
Tests solid-state circuitry to determine defective components along with defective parts replacement.
Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment, and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required.
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste. ·
Must be willing to have hands-on involvement with industrial equipment.
Other duties as assigned by managers or leads.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?
5 years experience in manufacturing environment.
5 years related experience as an Automation and Controls Technician.
Experience with industrial equipment including PLCs, computers, computer networks and high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
Experience in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and skill in programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text, and Statement logic. ·
Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Knowledge of communication protocols [Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, HART, Ethernet TCP/IP, Fiber and OPC]
Knowledge of power distribution (single phase, three phase, low Voltage, medium voltage, high Voltage)
Knowledgeable in instrumentation calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, level etc.
Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs
Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics preferred.
Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Associate’s degree in automation technology, robotics, or a related discipline preferred.
OUR BENEFITS:
Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
Performance-oriented and competitive salary
401(k) Plan
Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid Time off
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Holiday Pay
Employee Referral Program
Employee of the Month
Social Events
Free Gym Membership
Free Fresh Fruits every week
Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
Overtime available
Multi-shift working time options (e.g. only night shifts; 4 days work, 4 days off)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a manufacturing environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Work Night Shift 4 on 4 off schedule
YOU LIVE THE RAUCH SPIRIT?
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FRUIT, FAMILY & NATURE. SINCE 1919.