Controls Technician I

The Father's Table; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Father's Table is seeking a Controls Technician to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and lead the maintenance team on repairs, projects, and new installations.

You will wire new electrical controls, determine operation sequences, and create permanent solutions for plant issues, supporting production across the facility in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-10 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Strong manufacturing maintenance background preferred.
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical/mechanical experience supporting production issues with The Father's Table.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and fixtures.
• Ensure operation of machinery by completing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and structures following specs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programs

Schmatics/blueprints

Vendor interaction

Independent work in fast-paced env

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-10 years maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS systems

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description The Father's Table is a privately owned national dessert manufacturer based in Sanford, Florida, producing a wide range of cheesecakes and cake rolls from grab-and-go items to restaurant-quality desserts. The company serves multiple business segments, including national retail accounts, food service, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, and school lunch programs, so team members help support a broad customer base. Known for innovation and quality, The Father's Table has become the #1 branded cheesecake in the retail in-store bakery category. Team members join a values-driven organization that takes pride in its products and processes while operating in a sunny Central Florida location. For more information, applicants can visit www.thefatherstable.com.

SUMMARY

The Controls Technician is an experienced troubleshooter involving electrical and mechanical issues. They must be capable of leading the maintenance team with repairs, projects, and new installations. They must be experienced in wiring new electrical controls for a variety of applications and machines. The control technician must be able to determine the appropriate sequence of operation with troubleshooting plant issues and creating permanent solutions for the issues resolved.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-10 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• Strong manufacturing maintenance background strongly preferred.
• Strong technical skills, be a master of troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical/mechanical experience supporting production issues, project assist, controls installations with The Father's Table.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical / electrical background.
• Ability to troubleshoot and access PLC Programs.
• Ability to show proficiency with electrical systems.
• Reliable employee that can work independently in fast paced production environment.
• Must be able to work additional hours or beyond standard schedule with little or no notice.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required, or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and specific instruction written, verbally or electronically.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor, and aerial lifts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to coach and train others in difficult situations.
• Able to fluidly read schematics and blueprints.
• Able to interact with vendors and m equipment manufacturers on service, installation, and repairs.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment as an experienced maintenance technician.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Excellent Organization Skills. Familiar with OSHA standards.

Job Description

• Familiar with lathes, mills, and welders.
• Knows flow, procedures and processes of company products and procedures.
• Familiar with FDA, SQF, USDA, RTE regulations
• Experienced with CMMS systems.
• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to make appropriate decisions with minimal intervention.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write legibly in English.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Basic computer skills and ability to type and enter data into computer systems regularly.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Comfortable working around multiple voltage electrical circuits.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Exceptional attendance record. Able to take all production calls and the knowledge to determine which calls should be attended first in the product flow.
• Maintain a positive and constructive work environment within the department, management as well as with other departments and promote teamwork.
• Verify GMPs and Safety standards (OSHA) are always maintained and act and/or follow-up when deficiencies are noted.
• Ensure all food safety principles and legal requirements have been applied effectively.
• Must work various shifts and hours including holidays and weekends.
• Provide ongoing training within department and operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble, Install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using handtools and power tools.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements and troubleshooting malfunctions on 100% of facility equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and physical structures following specifications, using hand

tools, power tools, hoist, measuring and testing instruments.

• Visually inspect, troubleshoot, and test machinery.
• Ability to create and administer Preventive maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Ability to access vendors for repair parts and troubleshooting.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Locate electrical problems with use of DMM, with ability to understand and train electrical safety and procedures. (ARCFLASH)
• Follows all lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to knowledgeably write and train on procedures.
• Controls machine downtime by informing production workers and supervisors of routine scheduled preventative maintenance as well as the ability to effectively make successful emergency repairs.
• Maintains equipment and parts by checking stock to determine inventory levels and reporting parts or supplies needed to complete repair.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment with the ability to be able to make sure the correct lubricants are being used for the situation.
• Program VFDs on simple conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot relays, switches, and motors.
• Able to perform a wide range of operations connected with maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, facility, chemical and mechanical processes. (Water, gas, air, hydraulic, Painting, building repair, sanitation procedures, calibration, electrical repair, Variable frequency drive. etc.)
• Works independently on advanced projects and can plan out such projects to completion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Determining timeframe: Never = 0 hours daily; Occasionally = 3 hours daily; Frequently = 3-6 hours daily; Constantly >

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to
• reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required.
• This job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Be able to stand for at least an eight to twelve (8-12) hour period.
• Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 35 lbs. (Constantly)
• Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 50 lbs. (Occasionally)Be able to push and pull a wheeled pallet jack or rack to move items weighing up to 400 lbs.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist up to 50 lbs. (Occasionally)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and will include, but not be limited to, production machinery, computers, printers, telephones, and normal communication.Hearing protection will be required for all plant activities.
• Must be willing to work under various temperatures ranging from typical 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.