SCALE TECHNICIAN 3RD SHIFT

Pilgrim; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a maintenance technician to uphold and repair scales and electronic equipment across the plant. You will learn state and federal codes related to scales and provide engineering solutions to boost production and lower costs.

The role requires self-motivation, ability to tackle projects, and strong problem-solving for production support. English communication is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing/repairing printers and labelers, including direct and thermal transfer.
• Experience diagnosing/repairing scales per state and federal codes.
• Knowledge of metal detection systems and how to install them.
• Experience programming HMI software (Wonderware, RSView).
• Installation and diagnosis of variable frequency drives and servo drives.
• Strong knowledge of both AC and DC electrical systems.
• Electronics experience at the component level is a plus.
• Knowledge of barcode printing and scanning methods.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep and repair of scales and other electronic equipment plant-wide.
• Learn and apply state and federal codes related to scales.
• Provide creative engineering solutions to increase production and reduce costs.
• Lead or support projects and deadlines as needed to support production.

Skills

Printer/Labeler repair

Scale repair

Metal detection systems

HMI programming

VFDs installation/diagnosis

AC/DC electrical knowledge

Electronics (component level)

Barcode printing/scanning

Self-motivation/Project work

English communication

Job description

Primary responsibility will be the upkeep and repair of scales and other electronic equipment plant wide. Will need to quickly learn state and federal codes related to scales. Creative solutions and engineering welcome in areas that will increase production and reduce cost. This individual needs to be a motivated self-starter with the ability to take on and complete projects and support production needs.

• Ability to diagnose and repair printers and labelers both direct and thermal transfer
• Ability to diagnose and repair scales according to state and federal codes
• Knowledge of metal detection systems and methods of installation
• Knowledge of and programming of HMI software (Wonderware,RSView)
• Installation and diagnosis of variable frequency and servo drives.
• Strong working knowledge of both A/C and D/C electricity
• Component level electronics knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of barcodes and methods of printing and scanning
• All other duties as assigned

Required skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English language.