Automation Technician
- New Hope, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Our Maintenance Electricians are a valuable part of our team. Our Maintenance Electrician performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include preventative maintenance, electrical & controls troubleshooting, training of all employees, repair of electrical & controls systems equipment and components, rebuilding of electrical & controls systems equipment and components.Schedule: Third Shift**Initial training will take place on first shift for 4–8 weeks. After qualification, you will move to your assigned permanent schedulePay: $35/hour + shift differential $1.15/hourDuties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work
- Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls components
- Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
- Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
- Maintain current back up files for all equipment control systems
- Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
- Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
- Troubleshooting using machine control schematics
- Other duties, as assigned
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
- Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following:
- Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related field
- Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
- 3+ years hands-on experience in an controls, automation, or electrical role
- Must be willing to become CPR certified
- MN State Class A Journeyman Electrician License
- Previous employee leadership experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
- Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility
- Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics
- Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens
- Previous experience with VFD’s
- OSHA 10 certification
- Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts
- Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
- Must be able to stand 8+ hours per shift
- Must be able to work from a lift at heights of 35 feet +