Electronics Technician ll- 2nd Shift

The Swan Food Company; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Electronics Technician II to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems in the plant. The ideal candidate should have an associates degree or equivalent experience, preferably with 1-3 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include building printed circuit boards, maintaining control components, and programming PLC logic. Strong knowledge of electrical systems and adherence to safety standards is crucial. This role offers opportunities for growth and additional training.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience required.
• Must be proficient in designing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
• Calibrate instruments and ensure accurate readings.
• Participate in training to enhance job-related skills.

Skills

Advanced electrical knowledge

Ability to design electrical assemblies

PLC programming skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Computer skills for programming software

Ability to lift 90 lbs

OSHA compliance knowledge

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen Bradley software

Siemens software

SAP maintenance module

Job description

Electronics Technician II

Summary

Electronics Technician II. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing standard design and fabrication of electronic equipment including maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems used in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Builds printed circuit boards, and electronic sub-assemblies. Constructs discrete or integrated electronic circuits. Calculates resistance, loads, currents and component sizes appropriate to the application.
• May assist in the fabrication of electrical and electronic systems and tests final assemblies.
• Performs periodic inspections of all scales, meters, controllers, recorders, and any other measuring devices used in the production of product or in facility support systems.
• Calibrates instruments to control or record accurately. Replaces, repairs and adjusts accompanying equipment to perform as designed.
• Performs PMs, inspections and verifications on all control components.
• Maintains material lists and assists in preparing purchasing requests.
• Modifies and writes logic control programs. Assists in the diagnosis of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and similar problems and apply appropriate corrective action.
• Reads and interprets schematic drawings and diagrams required to perform maintenance on, or install plant equipment.
• Performs installation, maintenance and trouble-shooting on electrical and electronics equipment, as assigned.
• Performs frequency drives, writes drive logic in PLC code, creates HMI applications uploads and downloads PLC programs and HMI applications, programs ladder logic to troubleshoot equipment, integrates new processes into equipment, sets up network communications and sets up advanced routing of Ethernet protocols.
• Participates in and successfully completes training directed at increasing job-related trade skills as mandated by management/supervisor.
• Helps train Maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced.
• Notifies lead or supervisor of electrical or related problems, as required.
• Performs all duties in accordance with USDA, company policy and established procedures and maintains clean work area.
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years related experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced electrical and maintenance knowledge/experience required; Must be able to design electrical and electronic assemblies, draw and read electrical schematics; Must have skills sufficient to design and implant control circuits utilizing PLCs, HMI, VFDs and Servos; Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop/PLC and HMI programming software such as Allen Bradley, Square D, Siemens, Omron and SAP maintenance module; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to complete work orders, carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form, and complete required paperwork; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; Electrical knowledge and ability to expand knowledge and skills via on-the-job and formal training directed at increasing job-related skills as mandated by management, including all required OSHA training; Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; Ability to obtain a valid forklift license; Must be able to lift ninety (90) lbs
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

EEO Job Category

Technicians