3rd Shift Controls Technician

Roskam Foods•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Requirements

Basic technical knowledge and hands-on skills across a wide range of technical equipment, including PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, and HMI’s.
Experience with industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, and others).
Basic understanding of safety circuits
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings for troubleshooting, and minor system modifications.
Ability to correctly use required tools (multi-meter, computer, wire striper, screwdriver, crimper, etc.)
Basic experience with AutoCAD or other CAD programs for modifying and printing electric schematics.
Ability to communicate clearly with peers, equipment operators, and supervisors.
Motivated to complete tasks with supervision and oversight.
Work with suppliers and contractors to complete work maintaining safety, GMP requirements, and high standards.
Solid capability to use Microsoft Office programs, primarily: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Basic technical knowledge and hands-on skills across a wide range of technical equipment, including PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, and HMI’s.
Experience with industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, and others).
Basic understanding of safety circuits
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings for troubleshooting, and minor system modifications.
Ability to correctly use required tools (multi-meter, computer, wire striper, screwdriver, crimper, etc.)
Basic experience with AutoCAD or other CAD programs for modifying and printing electric schematics.
Ability to communicate clearly with peers, equipment operators, and supervisors.
Motivated to complete tasks with supervision and oversight.
Work with suppliers and contractors to complete work maintaining safety, GMP requirements, and high standards.
Solid capability to use Microsoft Office programs, primarily: Word, Excel, and Outlook.