In addition to their midwestern headquarters, our client company has four production facilities in the United States (Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Wilsonville, Oregon; Memphis, Tennessee; and Greenville, Texas), two in Canada (LaSalle, Quebec; and Calgary, Alberta) and one in Mexico (Veracruz). Their principal product is yeast, and, in addition they market a signature line of quality bakery ingredients – including dough conditioners, mold inhibitors, chemical leaveners, vinegars, malts, syrups, acidulants, all sold under the company’s brand name. When bakers choose from their complete product portfolio, they experience a commitment to an ongoing working relationship — beyond just an ordinary product purchase. Our client thoroughly assesses ingredient and process needs and provides the industry experience and proven critical thinking to help set their customers’ baked goods apart in the marketplace. Around the world, the company operates 52 plants in 32 countries with sales in more than 100 and has its global headquarters in the United Kingdom. Our client has access to a global network of baking knowledge unmatched around the world. This expertise covers the functionality and proper application of yeast and bakery ingredients, technical understanding of processing equipment, and beyond. Ultimately, they are a baking technology company that is passionate about baking and driven to assist customers in achieving superior quality.
The company has an immediate need for Electromechanical Technicians at their Greenville, TX plant.
Position Overview:
Objective:
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, conveyors systems, and production machines and equipment.
Performance Standards:
Maintenance
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, and power tools.
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Read and troubleshoot using blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, PLC logic, and DCS language.
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, drives, starters, and process instruments.
Replace/repair/calibrate faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as relays, switches, contactors, solenoids, photo eyes, flow meters, level and pressure indicators/transmitters, RTD’s, etc.
Repair/replace faulty electronic components such as PCB’s
Troubleshoot PLC/DCS systems and associated apparatus by programming or editing programs and control loops
Create and modify PLC/DCS programs for new and existing equipment
Troubleshoot, align, and repair 4-20mA circuits
Observe production equipment in operation and troubleshoot packaging equipment failures.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts.
Start devices to test their performance.
Packaging
Knowledge of packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
Regularly communicate with other employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
COMBINATION OF THE LISTED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IS PREFERRED
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum five (5) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical terminology.
Ability to recognize problems with various types of industrial machinery.
Experience in food processing.
Proficient with Windows-based operating systems and software.
Allen-Bradley PLC’s: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Flex I/O, MicroLogix, Panelview, RSView, SCADA systems, communications via ControlNet, DeviceNet, or Ethernet.
Programming/troubleshooting robots
ISA Certification
Precision maintenance
Other Factors
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Occasional overtime may be required.