Controls Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support the manufacture of consumer foods in a safe, quality-driven environment.

You will participate in safety programs, perform maintenance on production equipment, and work with PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation to ensure reliable plant operations. As a critical member of the maintenance team, you will perform changeovers, sanitation, and troubleshooting while adhering to GMP standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or technical degree or training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems PLC motor and motion controls SCADA systems device and information networks sensors instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair electrical instrumentation and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment changes.
• Troubleshoot power distribution, PLC, drives, and networked controls.
• Ensure GMP and food safety compliance.
• Lead safety and training as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Power distribution

Instrumentation

Maintenance

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or technical training

Tools

Studio5000

Logix5000

FactoryTalk ME

FactoryTalk SEE

Job description

Controls Technician

THE RIGHT ROLE FOR YOU

Help us Unleash Uncrustables! Here at Smucker our main focuses are safety and quality as we produce millions of sandwiches. Our E&I Technicians work in a fast paced hands on high-performance environment. We are looking for motivated team-oriented individuals who are ready to learn and grow with us.

TITLE

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

REPORTS TO

Leader Controls & Automation Engineer

NUMBER OF OPENINGS

One

LOCATION

Longmont Colorado

COMPENSATION BASE RATE

Technician 5 ($41.81/hr)
Rotational Adder of $1.75/hr

BENEFITS

• https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety quality and regulatory requirements.Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions coaches peers and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.Performs the necessary activities to operate maintain and clean production equipment.Understands follows and improves documented operational maintenance and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.Performs preventative maintenance activities work orders and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.Inspects maintains troubleshoots and repairs electrical instrumentation controls and automation equipment and software.Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:Power DistributionStudio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and softwareDrives and Motion ControlFactoryTalk ME & SEEthernet/IP Control NetworkFood Manufacturing and Utility InstrumentationMaintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment.Utilizes drawings prints and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance troubleshooting and repairs.Adheres to company drawing and documentation standards.Coaches other team members on electrical instrumentation and controls skills machine functionality defect identification and resolution and equipment repair.Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area participates in assessments and ensures effective training and maintains consistent qualification standards.Uses continuous improvement tools including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents communicates and implements corrective and preventative actions.Serves as owner of one or more technical safety or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skills and providing ongoing coaching.Creates documentation as needed (SOPs Job Aids PM Improvements etc.).Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities. Attains expertise in advances E&I technology (networks servers FactoryTalk Motion Controls etc.).Attains and maintenance low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date.Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking.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.Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees when needed.Other duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Associates or technical degree or training preferred.Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems PLC motor and motion controls SCADA systems device and information networks sensors instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

OTHER

Willing to work 13 hour rotating shifts and overtime as needed.Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.Willing to travel for training (2 trips 8 days each) once travel is permitted.Able to read understand and follow documents such as safety policies Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions.Working knowledge of general electrical safety.Working knowledge of electrical schematics power distribution and controls motor and motor controls PLC logic controls HMIs and other industrial controls.Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.Good communication skills including the ability to give and receive feedback.Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.Able to set and meet goals.Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.Able to work both independently and on a team.Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety quality and reliability and drive improvements.Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.Basic mathematical statistical and analytical skills.Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite.Able to learn company specific computer systems including maintenance enterprise system.Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices.Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:Lift and carry up to 50 poundsStand sit walk enter confined spaces push pull kneel squat and climbPerform repetitive actions reach and feel

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS (INTERNAL) MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:

Current job attendance and performance at a satisfactory level. Must have a minimum of 1 year in the core (make/pack/ship) since last Operational Support role. Must apply through Workday and submit a current updated and relevant resume with your application. Your manager will be contacted to discuss relevant experience skills and performance. You must notify your manager regarding your application. Transfer dates will be determined on an individual basis based on factors such as the urgency to fill the position status of the employee’s present position and difficulty in filling the employee’s present skills. Roles will be posted for a 7-day period on the Company Bulletin Board and an All Plant email notification of a new posting. Employees will be given a 3-day time period to accept the role. Internal Announcements will be posted by Site HR.