Engineering Technician; Day Shift

Description

Applies technical expertise to assist production, maintenance and engineering with continuous improvements, troubleshooting, repairs, installation, root cause analysis and project implementation. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently on complicated equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction.

• Implements and executes maintenance repairs, continuous improvements and project work.
• Provide electrical, mechanical and technical support to ensure safe and effective production.
• Troubleshoot, repairs and replaces machinery and equipment based on work request or verbal instructions.
• Assists with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Perform duties of Maintenance Technicians.
• Diagnoses cause of equipment failure and makes repairs to all equipment plant wide. This includes, but is not limited to, blanchers; rinsers; fillers; briners; cappers; pasteurizers; labelers; tamper banders; case packers; case erectors; wrappers (shrink & stretch); palletizers; de-palletizers; vibrators; cutter/slicers; graders; conveyors; stenciling/coding equipment; flow meters; pumps; soap & oil lubricators; dock doors and levelers.
• Replaces Motors, Pumps, Drives, PLC’s, Instrumentation, Valves, Electrical switches, Wiring and conduit, Starter contacts (heaters), and other components.
• Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and acquire parts and equipment to complete repairs.
• Generates, modifies and interprets programs to support engineering and maintenance initiatives and projects.
• Develops and generates proper documentation for all facets of work duties.
• Assists with various engineering and maintenance projects as requested.
• Maintains appropriate computerized and paper files on pertinent information.
• Maintains communication between Maintenance, Engineering and other departments.
• Maintain area of operation in a safe and sanitary manner. Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.
• Uses knowledge of equipment capability, application techniques, and design limitations in performing job tasks.

• Operates own or company vehicle in performance of some job tasks.
• Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as needed.
• Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

• Technical Associates degree or equivalent training or work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in high volume process based manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC’s, drives, controls, industrial instrumentation, HMI/OIT’s, vision systems, schematics, P&’s, robotic systems, and industrial sensors and machines.
• Industrial electrical and equipment background needed.
• Have a fundamental understanding of software, programming principles and concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with strong team working ability required.
• Valid driver’s license needed.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English required.

None

Personal computer, PLC’s, drives, PID/setpoint controls, industrial instrumentation, HMI/OIT’s, vision systems, industrial sensors, copier, FAX, telephone, two-way radio.

Climbing:
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Balancing:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine s factor is important if it occurs to a considerate degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling:
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee…