PLC Maintenance Technician

Aspire Bakeries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a PLC Technician to maintain and repair critical electrical and control systems in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves extensive troubleshooting, installation, and enhancing manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical background and the ability to lead maintenance technicians effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience maintaining manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs and P&IDs.
• Preferred experience in food plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production systems.
• Train and coordinate activities of Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety aptitude

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associates degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Factory Talk View

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The PLC Technician will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and network sub-systems. The PLC Technician will be responsible to train and to coordinate the efforts of Maintenance Technicians on all shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Key Accountabilities

• Able to perform repairs, modifications and installations of automated production equipment


• Excellent mechanical aptitude.


• Excellent safety aptitude.


• Must demonstrate excellent trouble shooting skills.


• Knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, PLC programming on multiple platforms including RS Logix and Factory Talk View programming.


• Knowledge of servo drives, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics and power distribution.


• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication.


• Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.


• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with ability to improve and promote quality and safety.

Responsibilities

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  Maintains troubleshoots, and repairs all manufacturing equipment such as wrappers, mixers, motors, conveyors, refrigeration systems.

  
  

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  Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breakers panels.

  
  

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  Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.

  
  

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  Monitors and ensures that the equipment is in excellent condition for operation.

  
  

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  Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the equipment.

  
  

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  Repairs faulty equipment or systems.

  
  

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  Installs powers on the new manufacturing equipment.

  
  

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  Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

  
  

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  Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

  
  

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  Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

  
  

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  Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

  
  

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  Installs, modifies and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, SOVs, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

  
  

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  Repairs and maintains physical structure of facility.

  
  

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  Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots and PLCs.

  
  

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  Maintain current documentation of all electrical and controls systems including device hardware and software.

  
  

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  Assist Mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls related failures.

  
  

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  Train and coordinate activities of Mechanics on all shifts as necessary.

  
  

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  Work from offsite locations occasionally to assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.

  
  

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  Maintain production equipment while running on a product production schedule. Perform electrical and mechanical inspection safely while equipment is in production.

  
  

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  During equipment down days the PLC Technician will coordinate work on the production lines taking care of any corrective, preventive or scheduled repairs in accordance with the company and/or machine vender specification.

  
  

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  In the event of an equipment breakdown the PLC Technician will oversee the Mechanical Technician to determine the cause of the trouble, repair and return the equipment back into production in the shortest time period.

  
  

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  Complete assigned tasks in accordance with government codes and regulations, GMP, safety, quality control, company programs and procedures.

  
  

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  Primarily performs preventive, scheduled or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical components.

  
  

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  Maintain plant secondary systems for the supply of steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC and emissions control (oxidation).

  
  

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  Maintain work records in accordance with work orders, backlog and job assignment system.

  
  

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  May travel to various locations to purchase parts, attend training or for other duties.

  
  

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  Works to maintain and improve on the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.

  
  

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  Any other duties as assigned.

  
  

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.


• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.


• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.


• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.


• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.


• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.


• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.


• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.


• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.


• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


• Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents including Process &Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination , mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.


• Must have the ability to and adapt to, the use of a wide verity of control and/or programming software (i.e. - Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi and others).

Shift: 2nd

Hourly Range: $37-$38

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

• Must have HS diploma or GED.


• Minimum of 5 years' experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated plant.


• A background in full machine and electrical control system design, installation and commissioning.


• Food plant experience preferred.


• Must have strong mechanical background in a production setting troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, conveyors, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, and brakes.


• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480v 3 phase, read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.


• Knowledgeable in use of all power tools, hand tools, welders, lathes, drill presses, etc.


• Must be able to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Preferred

• Associates degree or certificate in electrical, mechanical or industrial automation engineering or related degree(s).


• Rockwell PLC and Drives certification is highly desirable.

• RS Logix and Factory Talk View programming

• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

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.

• May be required to work off ladders or other similar devices in high places with proper safety equipment.


• May be required to lift loads of 50 pounds.

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.

• Able to work at elevated heights with proper fall protection


• Employee may be required to work in areas that are cold, wet, dusty, slippery or hot.


• Frequently working in areas of loud noise.


• May require employees to work in small/confined, or elevated areas


• Schedule subject to change, based on needs.


• Weekends, Holidays, and Overtime as required.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.