Automation Specialist

B&G Foods; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods is seeking an experienced maintenance electrician to troubleshoot electrical and control systems, design and upgrade electrical controls, and support the maintenance team in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, an electrical-related degree or equivalent, and strong problem-solving skills. You will help develop an electrical PM program and ensure safety protocols across production areas.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years total experience in electrical control systems.
• Associate's degree in electrical-related studies or 5 years experience.
• PC literacy and basic software proficiency.
• Electrical power, control, and PLC diagnostic skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and capital electrical projects as directed.
• Review electrical schematics changes and communicate to engineering.
• Ensure safety and GMP policy compliance in own areas.
• Provide ongoing training and enforce procedures as needed.
• Develop and update an electrical PM program.
• Review PM schedules and adapt for electrical devices and cleaning.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic review

PLC diagnostics

PC literacy

Power and control systems

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in electrical-related studies

5 years of related experience

Tools

Electrical drawings/blueprints

Job description

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The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in the troubleshooting of electrical and control systems and machinery throughout the facility. Design, modify, and upgrade electrical control systems. Additionally, assist in the development of electrical skills in our maintenance department inclusive of maintaining documentation as directed. Perform other tasks as directed.

Essential Duties

• Support all maintenance and capital electrical projects as directed including supervision of electrical specialty mechanics.
• Review and approve electrical schematics changes and updates made under your direction providing this information to engineering.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility.
• Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate.
• Assist in developing and updating an electrical PM program.
• Review current machine PM schedules and steps and suggest changes as needed to encompass electrical devices and cleaning procedures.
• Assist in the standardization of controls throughout the production areas.
• Engage local vendors to ensure we are utilizing the best devices and that we are standardizing machinery for common parts.
• Analyze electrical processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs that improve costs.
• Administer the practical exams for mechanics seeking to gain electrical specialty skills.

Qualifications:

• Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years
• Associate's degree in electrical-related studies or 5 years experience.
• PC Literacy.
• Electrical power, control, and PCL diagnostic skills.
• Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Critical and forward-thinking is important.

Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to sit and walk for extended periods daily.
• Must utilize all senses as normal.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.