Electrical & Instrumentation; E&I Technician

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The Topeka, Kansas plant has a Full Time opening for an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. ($5,000 retention bonus
- Start rate $36.75 - $39.85 per hour. Depending on experience.) The selected candidate must have basic troubleshooting skills to maintain a highly automated Pet Food manufacturing facility and will be required to assist and train team members with on-shift electrical, instrumentation & controls support.

Reports to:

Lead Engineer, Controls & Electrical

• Responsible for the manufacture of pet foods and snacks while complying with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understand and support company and site safety policies and perform work-related activities in a safe manner. Recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers and suggest new safety standards as appropriate.
• Understand, follow and improve documented operational, maintenance and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment and software.
• Utilize drawings, prints and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Coach other team members on electrical, instrumentation and controls skills; defect identification and resolution; machine functionality and equipment repair.
• Actively participate in training and qualification programs for designated area, participate in assessments, ensure effective training and maintain consistent qualification standards.
• Support the adherence of NFPA 70e standards for facility.
• Review, follow and write standard operating procedures, one-point lessons and safe practices.
• Increase skills and knowledge in E&I technology by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Facilitates effective shift passdowns with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality or production results in a designated area.
• Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees when needed.
• Model behaviors consistent with the Smucker Basic Beliefs, maintaining professional and respectful relationships with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of:
  • Allen-Bradley PLC platform hardware and software
  • Allen-Bradley drives and motion control
  • Wonderware HMI/Allen-Bradley Panel View graphics display hardware and software
  • Ethernet/IP communications
  • Electrical power distribution & controls
  • Electric motors & motor controls
  • Electrical testing equipment
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and one-line drawings
• Demonstrated controls, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow procedures and rules
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow directions independently and provide clear instructions to fellow team members
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete work assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with sensitivity, using questions and information to further team goals
• Commitment to principles of a team-based work environment

• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates or technical degree or advanced training preferred.
• 3 years of relevant manufacturing work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors and instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D or Electrical, SQL database preferred.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• The employee must be able to work a hybrid shift (3:00AM-11:00AM or 11:00AM-7:00PM), 2nd shift (3:00PM-11:00PM) or 3rd shift (11:00PM-7:00AM).
• The employee must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be…