Electromechanical Technician

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Macedon (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation buy

Floating holidays

Health and wellness rebate

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. (BRF) is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on electromechanical and electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation.

You will support production with minimal supervision, focusing on safety and efficiency in a food manufacturing setting. Our Maintenance Department runs a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with a night shift differential of $1.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; two-year associate degree or equivalent trade training preferred.
• Minimum of three years electrical/electromechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, VFDs, and related controls.
• Familiar with GMP/OSHA/FDA/EPA standards in food/pharma environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on electromechanical systems.
• Repair, modification, installation, and testing of electrical equipment and PLCs.
• Read ladder logic and program updates; support PM optimization.
• Maintain electrical systems and coordinate with Operations for uptime.
• Utilize CMMS to document maintenance actions and asset health.
• Provide training support to operations for first level maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Ladder logic

Allen Bradley software

HMI software

CMMS systems

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree or trade training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Megger

Voltmeter

Data logger

CMMS software

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments. BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

As an Electromechanical Technician under minimal supervision, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on electromechanical and electrical systems, instrumentations, and PLCs utilizing standard work practices, to ensure production is supported in a safe and efficient manner.

Our Maintenance Department operates on a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule, providing a consistent rotation for work-life balance.
Shift Hours: 5:00PM-5:30AM
Night Shift Differential = $1.50 per hour.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, product safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing equipment and process expertise.
• Troubleshoot and repair all plant-related electrical components including motors, servos, VFD’s, and PLC’s.
• Leverage electrical expertise to support troubleshooting of process and support equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems through execution of preventive maintenance programs.
• May be involved with providing technical support to Operations Team for training and staff development (i.e., cross training production personnel for first level-maintenance activities)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• HS Diplomarequired;two-year associate degree, licensing, or equivalent trade school technical training in related field highly preferred, but applicable experience will be considered in lieu of licensing or education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of electrical and electromechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience (manufacturing, automotive, farming) isrequired.
• Experience troubleshooting to identify root-cause issues on electrical equipment or components.
• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically working to meet GMP, OSHA, FDA, EPA standards is preferred.
• Proficiently reading and interpreting electrical schematics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics/Controls.
• Ability to use more complex analytical and measuring tools for vibration analysis, torque requirements and tolerances.
• Proficiency with hand, portable power, and shop tools in the maintenance of manufacturing equipment is required.
• Provide feedback and modification of PM’s based on observations.
• Provide feedback on the overall health of machine centers.
• Able to use voltmeter and megger.
• Able to read ladder logic to diagnose production issues.
• Able to identify and replace faulty common electrical components (fuses, motors, photoeyes, relays, light ballast).
• Able to replace frequency drives and program.
• Familiar with HMI software and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Fillers, Cappers, Case Packers, conveyors, tanks, and pumps.
• Experience in the following areas is advantageous and could warrant a higher starting pay rate:
• • Ability to write ladder logic or modify
  • Ability to replace, modify HMI software and hardware
  • Use of more complex electrical tools (oscilloscope, data logger)
  • Well-rounded in all Allen Bradley software
• Willingness to dig into the root-cause of failures, and ensure the repair is done through to completion.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, including off-shift, weekends and holidays when required to support the production schedule.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS system is preferred.

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It’s only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion. We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair. It’s focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance. BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.