Electrician/PLC Technician - 1st Shift - Beverage Manufacturing

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Springdale, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! The Electrician / PLC Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. This individual is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements to production equipment and facilities in an effective and timely manner. Improve production results in the best available way. The Electrician/ PLC Tech frequently utilizes a laptop computer to access machine programs; the ability to make necessary programming changes and troubleshoot equipment are key capabilities for this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Industrial Electrician License, or at minimum 5 years of verifiable experience working as an Industrial Electrician or PLC Tech
Must be able to operate a forklift, manlift, and basic power tools.
Must have basic math abilities to calculate times, speeds, temperatures, etc.
Must have the ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
Must have the ability to recognize and utilize the proper Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks.
Must have current training in Hazcom; Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety; Forklift Safety; Confined Space Entry; and Electrical Safety.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Proven organizational skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Basic understanding of computers and touch screen controls.
PLC (programmable logic controller) experience

Responsibilities

Constructs, maintains, and tests electrical systems and components
Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency
Demonstrates ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes
Properly and efficiently installs, programs and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives, PF4, PF40, PF70, 523 and 525.
Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.
Performs maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and facilities equipment.
Coordinates efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process improvement.
Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and technical knowledge.
Works to maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.
Completes all required paperwork as directed by management.
Assist production personnel to changeover production equipment and maximize production efficiency as dictated by production schedules.
Trains other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use production and facilities equipment.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs other job duties as directed by management.