Controls Technician (Day Shift)

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Longmont, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician works in a fast-paced, hands-on, high-performance food manufacturing environment producing consumer foods. The role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation equipment, and software while ensuring food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices. The technician performs equipment operation, preventive maintenance, sanitation, changeovers, and repairs; uses technical documentation and testing equipment; and maintains accurate electronic records of maintenance activities, parts, and time. The technician also supports team training and qualification, coaches colleagues on technical skills and equipment functionality, contributes to continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving, owns designated technical, safety, or quality systems, and leads projects to improve safety, quality, or production results. The position is based in Longmont, Colorado, reports to the Technical Leader, E&I, and follows 12-hour shifts from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in a 2-2-3 weekly schedule that includes weekend work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLCs, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, and instrumentation equipment for manufacturing.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent with safety standards and practices, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Ability to walk, stand, climb steps, squat or kneel, and bend frequently.
Ability to tolerate exposure to flour, yeast, oils, peanut butter, and other materials.
Ability to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds and pass an occupational physical test.
Minimum 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, and ability to pass a standard eye exam.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical degree, or technical training.
Previous food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture consumer foods in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Follow company and site safety policies, recognize unsafe conditions, coach peers, and recommend safety standards as appropriate.
Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment; perform equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
Follow and improve operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.
Complete preventive maintenance, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner, and improve preventive maintenance activities as appropriate.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation equipment, and software.
Operate and troubleshoot power distribution, Studio5000 or Logix5000 hardware and software, drives and motion control, FactoryTalk ME and SE, Ethernet/IP control networks, and food manufacturing and utility instrumentation.
Maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment.
Use drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine appropriate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair steps; follow company drawing and documentation standards.
Coach team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair.
Participate in training and qualification programs, assessments, and activities to maintain consistent qualification standards.
Use continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and identify root causes; document, communicate, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Own one or more technical, safety, or quality systems; build technician skills and provide ongoing coaching.
Create documentation such as SOPs, job aids, and preventive maintenance improvements.
Attend technical training, participate in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance, and develop expertise in advances in E&I technology.
Attain and maintain low-voltage qualification within twelve months of the start date.
Use a computer, email, and online training resources; maintain accurate electronic records of repairs, maintenance activities, parts usage, and time tracking.
Facilitate effective shift handoffs with the prior or next shift regarding safety, quality, and production issues.
Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production results in a designated area.
Work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed; perform other duties as assigned.