Controls Electrician - Cereal

General Mills•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Controls Electricians are responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC. The Buffalo, NY plant is located on the waterfront, providing convenient access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City. It offers employees opportunities to progress in their careers through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant organizes events such as a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park during downtime, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by the leadership team. There's a strong sense of community and pride among employees, with many having family ties to the company.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
3-5 years (minimum) of industrial electrical maintenance experience, including machine repair and troubleshooting
Must be recognized a Controls Technician by General Mills Buffalo Standards
Electronic knowledge with 480v industrial wiring and troubleshooting experience
PLC programming, troubleshooting and instrumentation
Experience with AB PLC platforms; Servo Control Systems; Robotic Controls Systems
HMI experience, Wonderware or Rockwell Panelview preferred
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Responsibilities

Supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC.
Reading and updating electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
Providing technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative electrical maintenance
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees