Electromechanical Technician Days

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on electromechanical and electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation in a manufacturing setting.

Shift schedule is 2-2-3, 12-hour shifts, 5:00AM-5:30PM, with overtime as needed to support production. The role requires hands-on expertise and a commitment to GMP and safety standards.

Experience with CMMS, Allen-Bradley software, and VFDs is a plus for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of electrical/electromechanical maintenance experience.
• HS Diploma; two-year associate degree or trade training preferred.
• Experience with GMP/OSHA/FDA standards preferred.
• Proficient with electrical schematics, instrumentation and controls.
• Ability to read ladder logic and program frequency drives.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment including motors, servos, VFDs and PLCs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic to diagnose issues.
• Work with Operations to train staff on basic maintenance tasks.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders and record keeping.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electromechanical

PLC troubleshooting

GMP experience

Root cause analysis

VFDs

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

HMI software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electromechanical Technician Days (703)

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: 5:00AM-5:30PM

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 SUCCESFUL

• 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.