Electromechanical Technician Nights

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. seeks an Electromechanical Technician for the night shift in Gananda, NY. The role involves advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and installation of electromechanical systems, PLCs, and drives to keep production safe and efficient.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electrical/electromechanical maintenance, reads schematics, and can support process improvements. Night shift hours are 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM with a $1.50 per hour differential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; two-year associate degree or trade training preferred, experience may suffice.
• Minimum of three years in electrical/electromechanical maintenance and troubleshooting in manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP/OSHA/FDA/EPA standards is preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, instrumentation, and ladder logic.
• Proficient with electrical test tools and Allen-Bradley software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, installation, and preventive maintenance on electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, motors, servos, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Support continuous improvement with equipment/process expertise.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics; operate test instruments.
• Provide training support to Operations on maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

HMI / software

Root cause analysis

Motor/drive systems

VFDs and motors

Electrical schematics

Test equipment

Allen-Bradley software

CMMS familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Voltmeter

Megger

Oscilloscope

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electromechanical Technician Nights (650)

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.