Electronics & Instr Tech - Nights

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics & Instrumentation Technician provides maintenance and reliability services within the plant and supports improvement of electrical and instrumentation asset health. The role works with plant maintenance, operations, and support teams, with a focus on executing electrical and instrumentation preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PDM), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), precision maintenance, and operator care programs. Other work may include equipment installation, troubleshooting, adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects. The technician is expected to take responsibility for electrical and instrumentation reliability and process outcomes, including KPI results, and to comply with safety requirements and food safety and quality policies. This is a night position on a 2-2-3 schedule. The technician must be available for scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays as needed. The role is based at Michael Foods’ Norwalk, Iowa plant, which produces precooked egg patties and French Toast products. The work environment is noisy, with temperatures ranging from hot to cold.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Associate’s degree, two-year technical certificate, and/or a relevant combination of experience demonstrating electrical and instrumentation technical aptitude.
At least 2 years of experience as a maintenance electrician, with an emphasis on industry or manufacturing.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent administrative and follow-up skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds and working in a noisy environment with temperatures that vary from hot to cold.
Availability to work scheduled times, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Electrical license or electrical/instrumentation certification.
Electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting experience.
Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical schematics and blueprints, including equipment-specific electronics diagrams.
Prior experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Work with electrical and instrumentation maintenance team members to continually improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.
Learn and champion Precision Maintenance techniques, ensuring procedures are followed and job tolerances are met.
Participate in electrical and instrumentation maintenance training for maintenance personnel.
Follow reliability procedures for critical electrical and instrumentation spares and parts.
Follow quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Learn and participate in critical electrical and instrumentation maintenance assignments and troubleshooting tasks.
Use the MFI-approved CMMS to manage and document electrical and instrumentation reliability reporting and support decision-making in accordance with MFI ARM standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records as required.
Provide input for root cause analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance to support continuous asset reliability improvement.
Promote Michael Foods’ culture, values, and principles and contribute to the advancement of the MFI and ARM culture.
Demonstrate safe work behaviors, take personal responsibility for workplace safety, and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Follow quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, preserve product quality, and report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety or quality.
Ensure required regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.