Controls Mechanic - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts

The role

This person will perform preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment. They will troubleshoot electrical and electronics systems and perform upgrades to existing controls and instrumentation systems.

What you will do

• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoots and corrects issues using knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics.
• Uses electrical testing equipment to make timely repairs.
• Supports production needs and understands operational urgency.
• Communicates with Maintenance Supervision/Management regarding conditions preventing product manufacture.
• Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
• Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

Required qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial controls and instrumentation.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting knowledge and fully capable of electrical testing tools.
• Experience within PLC’s, analog controls, sensors and VFDs.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.
• Ability to successfully multi-task.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Electrical and electronic experience.
• Electrical Drives – Resets and replacements.
• Motor Wiring and testing.
• Sensor replacement – setting up parameters.

Nice to have

• Ability to learn Allen Bradley Logix, Factory Talk and Metrics suites for troubleshooting purposes.
• Ability to learn Siemens Series 7 language and software suites troubleshooting purposes.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• employee discounts
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• ongoing development
• advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• Unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
• Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.

About the company

Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Their portfolio includes brands such as Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Planet Oat.