About this role
Summary This is a year-round staff position (with overtime) in the plant. This position performs skilled work supporting the following: industrial instrumentation / electrical systems, electrical controls and troubleshooting, PLC controls and troubleshooting. This position also supports: mechanical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and building / grounds maintenance. Resolves emergency breakdown situations with accurate and timely troubleshooting. Performs ongoing equipment and facility maintenance and repairs equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Possesses thorough knowledge of manufacturing, industrial equipment, compressors, and facility maintenance. • Install, test, calibrate, repair, modify, and maintain electrical / electronic / instrumentation controls for tobacco processing and industrial equipment. • Knowledge and troubleshooting skills of the following systems: • Process control loop tuning (PID; Gain, Reset, Rate). • Process control loops (4-20 ma analog). • 110v motor control circuits. • 480v distribution and motor controls. • AC variable frequency drives and DC drives. • Allen Bradley PLC5 / ControlLogix and other PLC’s. • Ethernet termination (cat 5 and 6). • Pneumatic air control systems (3-15 psi). • Industrial instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Safely operate electrical / electronic test equipment common to this discipline (voltmeter, Altec, oscilloscope, etc.). • Safely work with hand tools common to this discipline (screw drivers, wrenches, measuring devices, etc.). • Safely operate common shop equipment (drills, grinders, threaders, press, etc.). • Advanced troubleshoot skills to diagnose process equipment issues (electrical and mechanical) quickly and accurately to determine equipment failure and perform corrective action accordingly. • Read and work from blueprints / drawings / schematics. • Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations. • Guide productivity / technology projects. • Ability and willingness to operate industrial vehicles / lifts. • Perform preventative maintenance as assigned. • Work on confined space as authorized. • Wiring and installation of special projects. • Assist / support production personnel on process issues. • Assist with training other employees.
Other Desired Skills:
• Knowledge and troubleshooting skills of the following systems: • Pneumatic air transport systems. • Boiler operation and controls. • Industrial mechanical systems. • Mass flow meters (volume). • Mass flow scales (solid). • Thermocouples. • Compressed air systems. • Hydraulic control systems.
• Experience with tobacco processing equipment and controls. • Conduit / tubing bending, installation, and formulas. • Basic welding and torch skills. Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Minimum education • A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology or • A.A.S. in Instrument and Control Automation Technology or • A.A.S. in Mechatronics Engineering Technology or • A.A.S. in a related field or • Military equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years field technical industrial maintenance experience (troubleshooting) in a manufacturing / processing / process control systems environment. • Proficient instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical skills; with safety always the first consideration. • Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills, decision-making, and prioritizes tasks daily. • Ability to work independently and with others. • Proficient written and verbal communication skills for record keeping and communication. • Basic math skills. • Willing to work overtime as needed to ensure plant operational efficiency. • Willing to work any shift. • Willing to be on call. • Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). • Able to multitask. • A motivated self-starter that adheres to work schedules and performs tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision. • Strong verbal communication skills and relates well with a wide variety of personalities. • Plans / organizes work and maintains records as directed. • Work in a non-climate-controlled environment. • Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. and work at heights of 35 feet. • Willing to tackle any task assigned.