Electronics Technician - Osceola, IA

Hormel Foods; Osceola (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Osceola, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician responsible for troubleshooting and improving electrical control systems. The role requires a background in industrial electronics and PLCs, along with a commitment to safety and food quality standards. Ideal candidates must be willing to work in varying temperatures and perform physical tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years industrial electronics training.
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Capability to frequently lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced electrical skills to design equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and improve systems.
• Train less skilled maintenance personnel.

Skills

Industrial electronics training

Troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs

Mechanical repairs

Maintenance systems knowledge

Basic electrical skills

Education

Two years industrial electronics training

Four years industrial controls experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Wonderware systems

VFD drives

Windows NT systems

Job description

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Applies advanced electrical skills to design and specify equipment for new installations and improvement of existing control equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of electrical equipment such as electric schematics, breaker panel sheets, backup copies of PLC and MMI programs, PC applications, etc.
• Support General Plant Electrical, Maintenance, and Preventative Maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, maintain, and improve electrical control systems, and complete work orders.
• Recommends, develops and implements modifications and systems to improve equipment operation and provide for automation of plant goals.
• Provides direction and training for less skilled maintenance personnel.
• Participates in cross functional teams such as safety, technology, energy conservation, etc.
• Communicate with other shifts to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team.
• Conform to Osceola Food’s policies and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others
• Management reserves the right, as it deems necessary to assign jobs on a temporary basis in any manner that supports efficient plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years industrial electronics training and two years industrial controls experienceorfour years of industrial controls experience.
• Must be able to perform and train self/others in basic electrical and mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level.
• Must be able to program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware systems, VFD drives, Windows NT and Fiber Optic/Ethernet systems. and related control networks.
• Standing in one spot on a work stand or at a work station except during breaks and lunches
• Climbing up and down 50 steps to both enter/exit the facility and to/from production floor
• The ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and frequently bend and twist
• Working on short notice, working 8 to 12 hours per day, work several days in a row if our business dictates and work mandatory overtime throughout the week and weekend
• Working in average temperatures of 35-45 degrees or less
• Working with different types of raw, chilled, processed, or ready-to-eat meats
• Following our strict sanitation requirements, including but not limited to, wearing hear nets, beard nets, and washing hands frequently, no jewelry, no nail polish, etc.
• Following our strict safety requirement, including wearing a hart hat, ear/eye protection, vinyl gloves, uniforms, and hand/foot protection
• Practice safe working procedures in accordance with safety policies of Osceola Food, LLC

Company Information:

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Osceola Food Team! At the Osceolaplant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.