Electronic Technician [PH]

Schreiber Foods•Monett, MO

11d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician Technician role involves performing complex maintenance activities, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and process improvement. Technicians are expected to understand materials and maintenance activities well enough to train others and develop training materials. Electives are specialty areas where advanced skills can be developed to meet company needs. The role requires performing process checks, following reaction plans for deviations, and understanding customer requirements to ensure proper production operation. Good Manufacturing Practices, housekeeping, and safety guidelines must be followed, including wearing designated Personal Protective Equipment and conforming to regulatory requirements. All work performed and parts used will be documented in the CMMS. Technicians will modify, fabricate, and upgrade production equipment, implement preventive maintenance tasks, and use predictive maintenance techniques and tools to improve equipment reliability. This includes troubleshooting and repair activities, identifying necessary parts and tools, and tracking performance metrics. Continuous training is required for certification levels and to stay current with maintenance techniques. The use of Oracle eAM and generation of reports for budget and work planning are also key responsibilities. At Level 3, proficiency in software applications like eAM CMMS and Visual Work Instructions is expected, along with the ability to modify schematics and blueprints. Complex repair and diagnosis of process equipment, system troubleshooting, and repair of electrical controllers and instruments are required. PLC operation, including programming and troubleshooting, and modification of Panelview/HMI programs are also part of the role. Understanding of GuardLogix and safety circuits, HAZWOPER, precision measurement and machining, specification of parts like VFDs, repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, lubrication, fastener and tool usage, verification of motor controller settings, understanding of air compressors, boilers, hot and cold water systems, engine room systems, air handlers, ammonia systems, and plant utilities are also expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma – G.E.D.
Associate degree – Maintenance or computer related
Technical School - Maintenance or computer related
Certificate/License - Maintenance or computer related
Must be able to perform at the described skill level in order to attain and retain the level certification.
Continued learning to achieve certification or required skills and abilities as dictated by company needs are required to attain and retain level certification.
The ability to communicate with leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, line operators via phone, fax, email, text, and person-to-person.
Overtime can be expected if the workload requires it.
Overtime can be expected when other Maintenance partners are away from work.
The position will require continuous advancement of technical knowledge and skills.
Applicants must demonstrate success in training courses and will be expected to actively participate in assigned or elected training courses to refresh fundamental skills and match technology needs within the company.
The position will require the ability to multi-task and the ability to shift priorities quickly.
Applicants must pass the company’s testing requirement and local plant tests for maintenance positions.
Applicants must also meet all other Schreiber bid qualifications.
Must have an absenteeism rate of 65 points or less, commendable or better record in teamwork and overall job performance and have no disciplinary action.
English speaking/reading requirement in positions that require comprehension of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Certification or Master’s electrician license preference.
Level 3 technicians may be required to meet trainer qualifications to perform peer to peer training.

Responsibilities

Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position.
Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations.
Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.
Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, conform to regulatory requirements and assure Food Safety measures are followed.
Perform maintenance work within the allocation of time needed to complete.
Document all work performed and parts used in the CMMS.
Modify, fabricate and upgrade production equipment following process change procedure if applicable.
Perform identified corrective work as assigned.
Implement and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
Use preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools to generate corrective work requests and improve equipment reliability.
Conduct troubleshooting and repair activities.
Identify parts, supplies, and tools needed for follow up corrective work or as needed.
Track and report pertinent performance metric information to assist in creating action plans and improvement ideas based on the tracking data.
Continue training as directed for certification levels and to stay current in maintenance techniques.
Use and apply Oracle eAM and generate reports that can be used in budget planning, work planning, and other similar functions.
Use systems like eAM CMMS and VWI’s proficiently and provides input to improve.
Modify Schematics or blueprints using various methods such as hard copy sketches, CAD, AutoCAD, etc.
Perform complex repair and diagnosis of various process equipment exhibiting an in-depth knowledge.
Perform complex system trouble shooting using various trouble shooting tools.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and controllers.
Maintain and troubleshoot the programming and communications following appropriate change management standards.
Maintain and troubleshoot the programming and communications including integrated motion control.
Modify existing Panelview/HMI programs.
Understand the GuardLogix, programming, communications, and distributed safety I/O.
Lead HAZWOPER (Level 2-3 Elective) meetings.
Machine parts when assigned or required to tolerances.
Specify parts such as VFD’s, motor controllers, or instrumentation independently.
Repair electromechanical issues on Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
Change bearings on conveyors and simple equipment following VWI, OEM documentation, or job plans using food grade and nonfood grade of oils and grease.
Use appropriate meter for troubleshooting electrical or electromechanical components.
Verify settings in various motor controllers based on name plate, OEM, or other technical data for motorized drives.
Understand hazards, types of equipment for air compressors and dryers, and boilers.
Understand hot and cold water systems from a purpose and functionality standpoint.
Understand operation of engine room systems from a purpose and functionality standpoint.
Read associated schematics and identify basic electrical or electromechanical components for air handlers.
Have basic understanding of ammonia systems from a purpose and functionality standpoint.
Can identify and correct electrical or electromechanical issues as requested working with qualified operator.
Has general knowledge of main electrical feeds and can use the one line drawing to isolate or locate major electrical components or panels.
Has general knowledge of main water supply feeds, backflow preventers, main water shut off, and branch isolation valves and processes.
Can locate and read trouble codes on alarm system panels.
Can communicate codes effectively and follow basic reset commands via telephone if needed or assigned.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP
Extra annual contribution toward retirement from Schreiber
Bonus pay twice a year when company goals are met
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs
Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses
Wellness Incentive
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses
Tuition reimbursement
Medical benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Pet benefits
Mental health benefits
Partners Helping Partners program