Maintenance Electro Technician (PLC Experience)
Overview
Lead preventive predictive and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and PLC-controlled systems. Diagnose failures using root cause analysis. Complete work orders PMs and repair documentation in CMMS. Install modify test commission new equipment and production lines. Support processing equipment such as roasters coating systems conveyors packaging machines scales metal detectors and facility utilities. Collaborate with Production Quality Sanitation Warehouse and Operations to maximize equipment uptime. Maintain spare parts inventory identify critical components. Follow LOTO GMP SQF HACCP OSHA and company safety policies. Contribute to continuous improvement equipment upgrades and cost-saving initiatives. Keep maintenance shop organized and escalate non-conforming products to supervisors. Assist contractors during installations and repairs. Train operators on equipment care and safe operation. Provide backup support as needed.
What You'll Do16
- 1Perform preventive predictive and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment
- 2Troubleshoot mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and PLC-controlled systems
- 3Diagnose equipment failures using root cause analysis
- 4Complete work orders PMs and repair documentation in CMMS
- 5Install modify test commission new equipment and production lines
- 6Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams blueprints and OEM manuals
- 7Support processing equipment including roasters coating systems conveyors packaging machines scales metal detectors and facility utilities
- 8Work closely with Production Quality Sanitation Warehouse and Operations to maximize equipment uptime
- 9Maintain spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement components
- 10Follow Lockout Tagout GMP SQF HACCP OSHA and company safety policies
- 11Participate in continuous improvement equipment upgrades and cost-saving initiatives
- 12Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work areas
- 13Escalate non-conforming product equipment material to managers
- 14Assist contractors during installations and major repairs
- 15Train machine operators on basic equipment care and safe operation
- 16Provide backup support for other roles as needed
Requirements14
- 13-5 years of relevant experience
- 2Excellent knowledge of maintenance and operation principles policies and practices
- 3Experience with high-speed processing and packaging equipment
- 4Thorough knowledge of PLC pneumatic systems schematics one phase three phase motors conveyor feeding and packaging
- 5Experience with CMMS
- 6Ability to perform projects independently and complete work in a timely fashion
- 7Experience with working tools AC DC electrical systems calibrated measuring instruments hydraulic pneumatic systems
- 8Ability to read and interpret diagrams charts schematics documents
- 9Able to perform basic math
- 10Able to perform predictive and preventative maintenance
- 11Self starter who can work in a team environment
- 12Effective verbal and written communication
- 13Experience in food industry preferred
- 14Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
Salary Insight
$62 - $73k per year
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