Electrical Controls Technician

Bongards' Creameries Career•Bongards, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Bongards Premium Cheese is looking for a dedicated, dynamic and experienced professional to serve as an Electrical Controls Technician on the 3rd shift. The hours are 10 pm to 6 am, Sunday Night thru Thursday Night. Bongards has been a leader in the dairy industry since 1908. As one of the largest farmer-owned dairy cooperatives in the U.S., we process millions of pounds of milk daily while staying true to our roots—delivering unparalleled quality at every step. Our success is built upon our core values of teamwork, hard work, integrity in all that we do, customer focus and a passion for excellence. At Bongards, we foster a culture where every voice matters, employees are empowered, and teamwork drives excellence.

Requirements

PLC/HMI Programs, electrical systems, VFD and RTD knowledge, AC/DC control circuits, electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting.
3 to 5 years of experience supporting a high-speed manufacturing facility.
Advanced electrical and process troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing control systems.
Experience wiring control components including VFDs, PLCs, motor circuits, and safety circuits.
Working knowledge of 3-phase and servo motors, sensors, proximity switches, relays, pneumatic valves, HMI.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Must adhere to and follow all GMP’s, SOP’s, and Safety Guidelines when performing all work.
Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
Must demonstrate a commitment of both food and employee safety.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and perform electrical & instrumentation related maintenance activities.
Perform routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements
Perform routine instrument calibration and corrective/preventive maintenance on instrument equipment and control systems.
Install, program maintain, troubleshoot, repair and service programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives and electrical support systems
Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards and programming.
Develop electrical controls by researching, analyzing, selecting and applying electrical controls concepts.
Implement electrical controls design by providing installation, start-up and technical support.
Maintain detailed documentation of all plant electrical & control systems, instrument calibration records and related data.