Electrical and Instrumentation Technician- B shift

 

 

Position Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician- B shift

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Grand Island 

Grade: Scale 11 

Requisition ID: 29691 

 

 

Job Summary

Perform advanced maintenance procedures to all plant equipment including AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, power distribution systems, computer hardware, line inspections, and preventative maintenance procedure from a checklist, minor mechanical adjustments and equipment/part replacement.  Routine maintenance to complex electrical troubleshooting and responsibility for calibrating, programming, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation such as temperature, pressure and level transmitters and control valves. This is a NIGHT shift role- 6 pm- 6 am on a rotating schedule. 

 

Job Functions

 

Essential Functions:

• Perform maintenance procedure to computer hardware, AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, and power distribution systems.
• Run rigid conduit and pull wire.
• Modify and design control circuitry for existing and new equipment.
• Perform maintenance procedures by use of simple tools of various trades, hand tools, and welding equipment.

• Lubricate all process equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance per standard procedures.
• Report all equipment failures to appropriate supervisors in writing and verbally.
• Perform and understand all fryer safety checks and fryer operations.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using appropriate electrical measuring instruments and electrical schematics.
• Perform basic hydraulic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, piping selection, valve and motor operations.
• Perform basic pneumatic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, appropriate usage of compressed air versus low pressure air.
• Identify common minor problems and fix prior to becoming a major problem, including bearings, chains and sprockets, wire mesh and wear strips.
• Interpret and understand the fault readings on controllers, PLC’s, and variable frequency drives, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain an understanding of plant refrigeration systems including freezer defrost procedures and batter make cryolators.
• Perform basic welding procedures such as straight welds with stick or wire feed equipment.
• Perform basic fabrication procedure including braking and shearing.
• Perform basic machining procedures including late and milling machine set-up.
• Maintain an orderly and sanitary work area at all times.
• Utilize MNS computer maintenance system and E-Mail system.
• Perform general building maintenance duties including miscellaneous plumbing, painting and repairs.
• Prepare, read, write and understand routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to train and coach Maintenance Technicians.
• Strictly adhere to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, use proper lifting techniques, and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Adhere to company and plant polices related to GMP’s and assures compliance by all personnel within the department.
• Uses complicated tools and instruments to operate, repair, adjust, troubleshoot, install, and fabricate electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Programs PLC’s, PC; specifically in relation to Allen Bradley equipment.
• Designs and constructs controllers and circuit boards.
• Provides technical expertise to Maintenance Technicians.
• Properly cleans up repair area to prevent contamination and product damage.
• Accurately completes required reports and records.
• Understands the concepts and participates in the techniques of the quality process.
• Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
• Install power distribution lines and equipment.
• Perform complex electrical repairs on equipment.
• Mechanical duties such as the removal of large electrical devices, using material handling devices, repairing the devices and re-installing repaired/new devices/work safely, follow NEC code practices and OSHA regulations. 
• Have working knowledge of NEC code, NFPA 70E, its interpretation and implementation
• Provide feedback for engineers to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment
• Must have working knowledge of RS Logix and/or C Logix
• Troubleshoot control systems throughout the factory.
• Make repairs as required.
• Respond to troubl