Dairy Farmers of America-posted 3 months ago
$35 - $35/Yr
Full-time
Rochester, MN
5,001-10,000 employees
Food Manufacturing

Kemps is a subsidiary of DFA (Dairy Farmers of America). The Automation Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production-related machinery and various systems and equipment in the entire facility. This role involves assisting in all phases of control systems design, repair, maintenance, and integration throughout the facility to ensure maximum asset reliability. The position also includes research and design of control systems to improve equipment reliability and user interface ease.

  • Analyzes, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on Electrical/Mechanical equipment and various systems in the manufacturing facility.
  • Reads and interprets Electrical/Mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
  • Performs electrical industrial maintenance, including reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&ID loop programming, motor controls, and other electrical devices and systems.
  • Assists in the evaluation, modification, and/or creation of interfaces between hardware and software involved in the performance of overall Plant Processing and Warehousing Systems.
  • Assists in the feasibility of design and implementation of Plant Process Controls and Operator Interfaces.
  • Assists in the process of evaluating, modifying, and/or creating software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Works with and assists in the maintenance of both Digital and Analog Control Systems and components.
  • Performs both electrical and mechanical tasks.
  • Strong Electrical/Electronic knowledge/troubleshooting skills of PLCs, electrical control systems, AC/DC motors and drives, schematics, low voltage control wiring up to and including 480V -3phase.
  • Skilled in the knowledge and use of Allen Bradley Machine Programming Software.
  • Skilled in the knowledge and use of Allen Bradley Communications Software.
  • Skilled in HMI Programming/Design Software.
  • Knowledge of relational Data Base Management Systems (RDBMS).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic Programming Language.
  • Experience with Environmental Control Systems/Programming.
  • Requires skill in Current PC Operations Systems, i.e. Windows XP.
  • Experience in all areas of electrical industrial maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics as well as create them.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills both with equipment and software systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription
  • 401K
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
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