MAINTENANCE TECH 3 or 4 - Electrical

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, CA seeks a Maintenance Technician 3 or 4 - Electrical to join our Maintenance Department. The role requires seasoned expertise with PLC programs and motor control systems for installation, testing, and preventative maintenance of production and facilities equipment.

Selected candidate will perform PMs, troubleshoot instrumentation, program PLCs, lead junior techs, and support GMP/SQF compliance. Competitive hourly pay and benefits included.

Competenze

• 5 years industrial related work experience.
• Experience with programming, PLCs, VFDs, industrial Ethernet, digital and analog controls.
• Broad knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution.
• Knowledge of Confined Space Entry, NFPA 70E and Lockout procedures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and manufacturer drawings.
• Ability to use PPE and operate shop tools; read prints and sheets.

Mansioni

• Keep electrical components running, perform repairs or replacements including motors and instrumentation.
• Complete PMs and work orders; assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and verify process control loops for quality.
• Lead and train lower level technicians; write SOPs for critical functions.
• Write PLC programs and maintain control networks; install, program, test and repair systems.
• Evaluate system performance and implement upgrades for reliability and OEE.
• Conduit bending, wiring, and related electrical tasks; ensure safe operations.
• Support SQF, GMP, and safety training in line with company policies.

Conoscenze

PLC programming

Motor control systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PMs and work orders

Formazione

Associate's degree or technical training preferred

Strumenti

PLCs

VFDs

Industrial Ethernet

Digital and analog controls

Electrical schematics

Descrizione del lavoro

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Maintenance Technician 3 or 4 - Electrical is a seasoned Maintenance Technician with knowledge and experience in PLC programs and motor control systems. As a member of the Maintenance Department this position is a highly visible role within the brewery. Work duties are varied, and Maintenance Technicians are responsible for providing technical and diagnostic expertise related to the installation, removal, testing, repair and preventative maintenance of manufacturing production and facilities equipment.

NOTE: Selected candidate may be offered a Tech 3 or 4 role depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $28.69 to $51.70 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Keep electrical components running properly, making repairs or replacements including motors, starters, fuses, disconnects, instrumentation, relays, switches, position sensors.
• Conduct and complete PMs and work orders, addressing issues as they arise (repairs, inspections and necessary adjustments) to include the assistance of maintenance personnel when needed
• Troubleshoot manufacturing instrumentation; verify/correct appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow control loops ensuring the quality of our product is not compromised
• Work directly with production personnel to isolate and repair equipment problems quickly
• Responsible for writing PLC programs, motor control systems and control networks including installation, programming, maintenance, testing and repairs
• Evaluate system performance and recommend/implement upgrades for reliable and optimum performance
• Perform RCA work to determine root cause of the problem and perform other continuous improvement activities to improve OEE, downtime and reduce scrap work
• Conduit bending and installations, pulling and terminating wiring, and other electrical related tasks
• Ability to lead/motivate and train lower level techs. Conduct and write SOP’s for critical functions such as calibrations, rebuilds, repairs, high level troubleshooting.
• This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Associate's Degree preferred or
• Technical school training preferred

• 5 years Industrial related work experience required and
• Experience with programming, PLCs, VFDs, industrial Ethernet, digital and analog controls required

• Broad knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution
• Know, understand and be compliant with Confined Space Entry procedure, NFPA 70E and Lockout procedure is essential
• Ability to read, understand and work from electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-line prints, equipment cut sheets and manufacturer-provided drawings is a must
• Ability to set-up and operate shop tools such as drill press, conduit bender, grinder, and other hand tools necessary to complete a repair and/or installation
• Ability to properly use PPE is required

• Driver's License free of any major moving violations within the last three years upon hire required
• Internal Certification to Operate Heavy Equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, genie booms, etc. within 90 Days required

• You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer driver's license check.
• Candidate must be able to work 7 AM - 3:30 / Sunday - Thursday

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer