Electronic Technician

Harvest Hill Beverage Company; Verona (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is seeking an Electronic Technician in the Maintenance department. The role involves installing, modifying, maintaining and servicing electrical systems and equipment on the production floor.

The candidate must be able to troubleshoot ac/dc motors, work with PLC controls, read schematics and operate safely under GMP and food-safety standards. On-site, hourly position with routine training and upskilling opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent plus two years of trade school or 4 years electrical and electronics work experience.
• Willingness to attend job-related trainings to improve knowledge and performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair ac/dc motors and control schemes.
• Diagnose and repair/replace sensing devices such as photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, I/Ps.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Work with high/low voltage systems (24vdc, 110vac, 208vac, 480vac).
• Follow safety, GMP, and food safety rules.

Skills

PLC proficiency

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Electrical safety

High/low voltage

Education

High school + trade school

Job description

Job Title: Electronic Technician

Department: Maintenance

Salary Level: Hourly

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY

The Electronic Technician is responsible for performing work related to the installation, alteration, maintenance and service of all electrical systems and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS to

perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and repair ac/dc motors and associated control schemes
• Must be proficient in all aspects of a programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Diagnose and repair/replace multiple types of sensing devices such as photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, I/Ps etc.
• Diagnose electronic problems and replace down to board level circuitry
• Work with high/low voltage systems and components such as 24vdc, 110vac, 208vac and 480vac.
• Bend and run conduit and wire terminations.
• Assess new equipment electrical needs for installation, plan/advice regarding the scope of work needed.
• Assess and improve existing equipment performance and efficiencies as needed and where instructed.
• Read and write electrical schematics and ladder diagrams
• Use all standard measuring devices.
• Good technical and critical thinking skills.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Identify issues that he/she is not able to rectify and communicate them promptly to the Maintenance Manager for assistance.
• Follow all safety, food safety, & GMP rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK INSTRUCTIONS TO POSITION

SOPs are critical to meet customer specifications and maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Operator’s manual available on each line.

WORK SAFETY

Ensures that all tasks and functions of position are performed in a safe manner at all times and that all procedures and requirements are properly followed to accomplish assigned tasks.

FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY

Responsible for food safety and quality as well as reporting food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority if unable to initiate action.

BACKUP COVERAGE

In the absence of this position, another qualified Electronic Technician shall cover the absence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or equivalent plus two years of trade school or 4 years electrical and electronics work experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to attend all job related training classes to increase job knowledge and improve job performance. This also encourages confidence and sense of accomplishment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and customer specifications. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts using calculator.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Data Entry Helpful

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

As required to attend off site training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee subject to company rules, regulations and GMP’s.