Electro-Mechanical Technician

Work Shift:

Grave

Pay Type:

Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $48.05 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

The Turlock Plant is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician for grave shift to join our winning team.

• Safely Install, operate, adjust, and maintain industrial production, processing and building systems in support of Plant goals and objectives.
• Be the technical resource for the production team for the fulfillment of their on-going production targets.
• This includes, but is not limited to start-up support, operator technical training, equipment center-lining, instrumentation calibrations, preventative/predictive maintenance activities in support of reliability-based Maintenance, root cause failure analysis, hosting Gemba walks, and other continuous improvement/lean activities.
• As required, support on-going capital projects in support of plant goals.
• Collaborate with Operator Technicians for troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical and electrical power distribution and machine control systems.
• PLC troubleshooting, program editing, as required to meet production requirements.
• Install, repair, and test electrical/mechanical systems on industrial equipment within the plant including HVAC, lighting systems, PLC control systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Must have working knowledge of Boilers, Wastewater treatment plant, Chillers, and Air compressors.
• Repair, install, replace and tests electrical circuits, equipment within the plant using hand tools and testing instruments.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, and other elements of electrical systems which includes set up and repair of electronic sorting equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Evaluate existing preventive maintenance tasks and create new ones as needed.
• Create work orders, order required parts as required.
• Work with / provide guidance for contractors that are engaged in providing outside services.
• Welding and metal fabrication on steel and stainless steel is needed to perform installations and repairs.
• Reading Manuals for equipment installations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a food processing facility.
• Support the technical growth of the team through on-going training and driving continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality

• Position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment.
• Must be able to work with manuals, P&’s, and electrical schematics.
• Must be familiar with AC/DC motor controls, ranging from 480
  
  VAC to 24
  
  VDC.
• A working knowledge of PLC logic and hardware is highly desired.
• Must be familiar with VFDs.
• Knowledge of Layout and install of conduit is highly desired, as well as perform various types of welding such as, Tig and Mig.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Expert in troubleshooting and repairing motors, conveyors, Pneumatics, production equipment.
• Determining root cause of operational errors and action planning Watching performance indicators to make sure a machine is working as designed.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installing equipment, machinery, wiring, and/or programs to meet specifications.
• Position overview Ability to effectively transfer technical knowledge to operations personnel; have experience in operating industrial mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Position may require performing duties alone or as a member of a team.
• Positive communications skills a must.
• Position requires good knowledge of various industrial production equipment used in the plant.
• Must possess math aptitude for measurement, calibrations, and specifications.
• Work consists of different tasks requiring a search for solutions from several alternatives.
• Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• May be required to attend outside training seminars.
• Must be able to determine and…