1st Shift PLC Automation Maintenance Technician

** Comprehensive
* * benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays Off
* Uniform Program
* Shoe Allowance
* Onsite gym
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Leadership Development
* Opportunities to support our local communities
* Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
* Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world
** What this role is all about:
** We are looking for a PLC Automation Maintenance Technician on 1st Shift in La Crosse, WI.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pmThe PLC Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for designing, programming, repair and maintenance of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. The PLC Automation Maintenance Technician plays a key role in reducing cost and increasing capacity on the manufacturing lines by accelerating the development of our cutting-edge automation equipment and expediting the introduction of new findings into production processes.
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* Job Duties:

*** Troubleshoot and repair automated systems.
* Assist with daily repairs and preventative maintenance of process equipment as needed.
* Work with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Technicians to ensure proper machine functionality.
* Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained.
* Work to resolve control issues affecting manufacturing, product quality, food safety, and safety of personnel.
* Responsible for the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assembly of complex automation equipment using fabricated and purchased parts as well as bill of material provided by Maintenance Manager.
* Support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing production lines. Integrate automated systems into new and existing manufacturing and assembly lines.
* Document mechanical electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic alterations and additions to equipment at various stages.
* Work collaboratively with fellow maintenance technicians to equip them with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and maintain factory equipment.
* Collect, maintain, analyze and interpret data to make recommendations on current processes and on new project implementation.
* Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work/operating procedures.
* Participate in continuous improvement, corrective action activities and provide ideas and feedback.
* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Safety Protocol:
* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
* Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
* Support safety policies and programs.
* This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education Required:

*** Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
* Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
** Experience

Required:

*** Minimum five (5) years of related experience required.
* Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required.
* Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required.
* Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required.
* 4-20mA control Loops.
* Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac.
* Variable Frequency Drives.
* Rockwell PLC Programming Software Legacy and Logix based.
* Rockwell View Studio (ME) Version 6 and up.
* Intouch (Wonderware) Development utilizing version 2012 P01 and newer.
* Intouch, Intouch Historian and SQL server
2008.
* Computer Server file locations and Network configuration.
* AutoCAD or other Electrical Print Viewing Software.
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