Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Golden State Food Corporation; Wausau (CA, WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role involves applying your expertise in PLC programming and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. You'll work in a collaborative atmosphere that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in a vital industry, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical food manufacturing equipment.
• Adhere to safety and quality compliance in all operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical technology

Process control instrumentation

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding (TIG, stick)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college or trade school study

Tools

Allen Bradley control logic

HMI

VFDs

Servo drives

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintain mechanical and electrical industrial food manufacturing equipment. Must be available to work 3rd shift schedule: Monday-Friday, 10PM-6:30AM plus daily OT as needed +/- 4 hours.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply industrial electrical / PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic with multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley control logic, HMI, and servo drives.
• Apply software interfacing to PLCs, VFDs, HMI, configuring ethernet connection, and PLC networks.
• Process control instrumentation, calibration of pressure transmitters, RTDs, and analog transducer signals.
• 3 years of experience in design and panel building of electrical hardware, HMI, AC/DC VFD drives, and servo drives.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, breakers, power distribution systems, motors, and motor control equipment.
• Adhere to safety, food safety, quality, and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health, and safety standards, rules, regulations, and practices of the facility.
• Pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Install, maintain, and support all production-related equipment utilized in processing areas.
• Use a variety of test equipment, machines, hand tools, and computer-aided equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs in an expedient professional manner.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures or breakdowns effectively.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules, utilizing appropriate blueprints, diagrams, sketches, national codes, and verbal/written instructions.
• Assist other mechanics when performing heavy jobs.
• Repair and maintain high-speed packaging equipment, including dismantling and assembling multiple brands of mechanical and electrical equipment, repair and replacement of defective parts, and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA regulations, National Electrical Codes, State Mechanical Codes, and other Plant/Facility Operational or safety procedures.
• Comply with and execute the established preventive maintenance and work order/repair program in place.
• Compliance with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some college or trade school study in National Electrical Code and industrial electrical technology.
• 3 years industrial electrical / PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic with multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley control logic, HMI, and servo drives.
• 3 years of experience in software interfacing to PLCs, VFDs, HMI, configuring ethernet connection, and PLC networks.
• 3 years of experience in process control instrumentation, calibration of pressure transmitters, RTDs, and analog transducer signals.
• 3 years of experience in design and panel building of electrical hardware, HMI, AC/DC VFD drives, and servo drives.
• Proficient in electrical knowledge of systems, breakers, power distribution systems, motors, and motor control equipment.
• Must possess previous experience and/or technical training in one or more of the following areas:
  • PLC, electrical controls, and motor circuits.
  • Mechanical and machinist.
  • Hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
  • Cutting torches, TIG, and stick welding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day.
• Continuously talk/hear throughout the day.
• Frequently squat, bend, reach, twist/turn, grip/grasp, and climb.
• Frequently use eye/hand coordination and eye/hand/foot coordination as well as handle/finger.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs from floor height to overhead and carry more than 100 feet.
• Occasionally kneel/crawl.
• Occasionally use fine motor tasks and taste/smell.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs from floor height to shoulder and carry over 100 yards.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs from floor height to shoulder and carry up to 3 feet.
• Occasionally lift more than 100 lbs from floor to waist height with another person and carry 3 feet.
• Push tool carts requiring 25 lbs of force over 100 yards.
• Push seal bar carts requiring 50 lbs of force over 100 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement (in compliance with CBA agreement, state, and local regulation).
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Pension Plan (in compliance with CBA agreement).
• Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.

*The expected range for this position is $43.35/hour.