Electrical Controls Technician

Winland Foods

2d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

To install, maintain and service programs for Packaging and Process equipment for electrical and instrumentation controls in the Plant facility. Design and specify systems to suit control strategies required for packaging / process equipment to perform reliable service. Ability to work a flexible work week is also required (i.e. Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday), as well as working afternoon and night shifts. Some overtime may be required.

Requirements

Experienced with: Allen Bradley - PLC 500/5000, HMI ME/Panelbuilder, Panelview Plus, Devicenet, Modbus.
Amplifier / Servo programming.
A technical background in the area of sophisticated packaging or mechanical equipment repair is desired.
Must also have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Allen Bradley PLC experience 5 year+
Industrial Electrician certificate or equivalent.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and you value team effort
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Problem solving & planning
C of Q – Industrial or Construction Electrician (309A or 442)

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience considered an asset

Responsibilities

Ability to communicate and update firmware, software and associated links to communicate with Plant equipment.
Ability to write to the variety of programs via separate vendors to implement changes requested by Production.
Create programs/applications with PLC/HMI for new or replacement installations.
Strong understanding of Packaging and Process requirements and the effects of change.
Ongoing training on new equipment and maintenance practices would be a requirement.
Ability to update / create schematics for existing equipment.
Work / assist the Engineering Dept on Projects and upgrades