Electronic Technician

Flora Food Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

Flora Food Group in New Century, KS, is seeking an Electronic Technician to maintain and repair equipment that processes margarine and spreads. You will work 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule with every other weekend off, focusing on safe operation and proactive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, read electrical and electronic prints, and perform instrument calibration using PID drawings and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Three years hands on experience with up to 480 volts three phase.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and networking.
• Capable of performing basic electrical construction, including installing conduit.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Capable of doing various instrument calibrations.
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate AC & DC drives.
• Capable of reading electrical & electronic prints.
• Capable of drawing and troubleshooting ladder & PLC logic.
• Understand & capable of working with PID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fix machinery that processes margarine and spreads in the plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete work orders.
• Observe safety rules including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Conduit installation

Instrument calibration

AC & DC drives

Ladder logic

Electrical prints

PID drawings

National Electric Code

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: New Century, KS, USWork Level: HourlyOur New Century facility is our largest manufacturing facility in the globe.We are located at the Gardner exit (I-35 & 175th St.) at 27080 159th St, New Century, KS 66031.About the PositionYour starting pay is $37.31 per hour and you earn more with shift premiums. Electronic Technicians work 12 hour shifts on rotation with every other weekend off.You can enroll in all benefits after 90 days: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, and even a referral bonus.About the RoleAbove all, the Electronic Technician is to work safely by observing all safety rules, including proper utilization of lock out tag out. An electronic technician maintains and fixes machinery that processes margarine and spreads in the plant. This includes trouble shooting and repairing electrical and mechanical issues with processing and packaging equipment utilizing World Class Manufacturing methods of continuous improvement. The Electronic Technician is also responsible for performing preventative maintenance and completing work orders.Desired QualificationsThree years hands on experience with up to 480 volts three phaseWorking knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and networkingCapable of performing basic electrical construction, including installing conduitThorough knowledge of the National Electric CodeCapable of doing various instrument calibrationsThoroughly functional in the use of PC'sAble to troubleshoot and calibrate AC & DC drivesCapable of reading electrical & electronic printsWorking knowledge of programming of instrumentationCapable of working off PID drawingsCapable of drawing and troubleshooting ladder & PLC logicUnderstand & capable of working with BCDKnowledge of color coding of resistors and their values and application in Industrial Electronics.Capable of troubleshooting electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.What do you need?High School Diploma or GEDCompleted and passed a background check and drug screen.What's next ?If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!#LI-OnsiteWe understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.