Controls Technician (Day Shift)

J.M. Smucker Co • Longmont, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician works in a fast-paced, hands-on, high-performance food manufacturing environment, supporting the safe and reliable production of consumer foods that meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The technician operates, maintains, cleans, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment and its electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation, and software systems. The role also performs preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and sanitation activities while following and improving operational, maintenance, sanitation, and safety standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.

The technician uses technical drawings, prints, manuals, electrical testing equipment, and computerized maintenance records to perform work and document activities. Responsibilities include coaching team members, participating in training and qualification programs, supporting continuous improvement and breakdown elimination, owning designated technical, safety, or quality systems, and leading projects to improve area results. The position is based in Longmont, Colorado, pays $45.80 per hour, and follows a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Weekend work is required.

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 safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking skills to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently 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 lift more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to flour, yeast, oils, peanut butter, and other materials.
• Pass an occupational physical test and standard eye exam; minimum 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses.

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.
• Support company and site safety policies, work safely, recognize unsafe conditions, coach peers, and suggest safety improvements.
• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment; perform equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Follow and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a GMP environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, work orders, and lubrication promptly; 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 manuals to determine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair steps; follow 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 maintenance of consistent qualification standards for a designated line or area.
• 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.
• Develop technical knowledge through training, vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance; attain expertise in advances in E&I technology such as networks, servers, FactoryTalk, and motion controls.
• 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 repair and maintenance activities, parts usage, and time tracking.
• Facilitate shift handoffs with prior and next shifts to discuss 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first day of employment.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match.
• Paid vacation, prorated during the first year of employment.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Annual holiday bonus.
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life and health benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Adoption assistance and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED