3rd Shift Controls Technician

Michigan Turkey Producers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Technician for hands-on maintenance in a meat processing environment. You will design, develop, and supervise electrical control systems, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI based machinery across the plant.

Under supervision, you will work with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance Managers to plan goals, manage projects, and support cost-saving solutions while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• PLC and HMI programming experience with RSLogix 500/5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed Electrician or in the process of acquiring license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and supervise electrical control systems for machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds and projects on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems across the plant.
• Manage projects from start to finish and maintain SOP documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical license (in process)

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

PanelView+

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

This is “hands on” non production operation role.

• Meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and Company standards, and under the supervision of a Maintenance Managerand Controls Engineer, the functions of this role are to be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds and projects on all plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supervising electrical control systems for machinery and equipment.
• Working closely with Plant Engineer and Maintenance Managers to plan and accomplish goals.
• Assist Project Coordinator in developing and implementing Cost Savings Solutions.
• Provide electrical and programming troubleshooting support for all plant equipment and processes.
• Assist all personnel with electrical and equipment troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform and assist in PLC programming and maintaining files.
• Design and develop HMI system.
• Manage and assist with all controls documentation.
• Help build and wire equipment panels, as necessary.
• Manage assigned projects from start to finish.
• Manage and assist with SOP documentation on various plant equipment and processes.
• Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
• Participation in HAZMAT.

Qualifications

• PLC and HMI programming experience. ( RSlogix 500, RSlogix 5000, FactoryTalk View ME & SE, PanelView & PanelView +)
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve computer system problems in a server environment.
• Licensed Electrician or in the process of acquiring license, a plus
• TIG welds stainless steel to “food grade” standards, a plus.

Key Measurable Results

• Departmental Budget
• Safety Performance
• Development of Other Departmental Employees
• Hair Net
• Protective Coat (clothing protector)
• Gloves: cotton and plastic

Physical Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and stand for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
• Must be able to utilize a computer, telephone, facsimile, and other office equipment for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to sit, stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to get underneath or mount equipment ranging from below grade (below floor level) up to 17 feet and in a confined space of 2’x 2’or larger to perform repairs and inspections (i.e., Stunner, IO Bird washer, elevated drives, Rotomatic, Tumbler, etc.).
• Must be able to work at heights of 17’ to repair & / or inspect equipment.
• Must be able to physically perform continuous equipment repairs in a wet, slippery environment for up to 10-12 hours per day.
• Must be able to physically perform equipment repairs in a slippery/uneven environment which includes but is not limited to sloped flooring, pitched flooring, steps throughout work areas, etc.
• Must be able to lift, tighten (“torque”) equipment up to approximately 70 pounds.
• Must be able to safely & efficiently make machine repairs in a seriously demanding, challenging, fast-paced, high pressure and tense atmosphere.

MTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTP is proud to have tobacco, drug, and alcohol free work environments.

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