Papillion Foods-Industrial Controls Technician-2nd Shift

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Papillion, NE

12h • $36 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Controls Technician improves the reliability, efficiency, and utilization of plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems. The role uses electrical and mechanical expertise to design, install, program, maintain, and repair plant systems and equipment, and to document activities and observations accurately. The technician works closely with plant personnel to support reliable control systems and efficient, cost-effective use of plant resources.

The position includes monitoring system performance; performing preventive, predictive, and condition-monitoring maintenance; diagnosing equipment failures; and recommending and implementing changes to improve equipment operation and reliability. The technician also uses the company’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) to create work requests and document maintenance, develops procedures, and provides direction and training to less-skilled maintenance personnel and machine operators. The listed shift is 2nd shift, 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., with a $1.00 shift differential. Pay is $36.00–$44.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of technical experience designing, programming, operating, and maintaining industrial control systems.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• Must be willing to work holidays if scheduled.
• Must be willing to train new maintenance team members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Electronics or Electrical Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, program, operate, maintain, and repair plant electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Troubleshoot asset and process deficiencies and disassemble and reassemble equipment to repair, replace, adjust, clean, lubricate, calibrate, or align components.
• Monitor and record system performance, interpret readings from gauges, meters, charts, and software, and adjust controls to support safe and efficient operation.
• Initiate and perform condition-monitoring tasks, including preventive and predictive maintenance, and recommend equipment or process improvements based on collected data.
• Diagnose equipment failures and participate with operations, plant engineering, suppliers, and other associates to improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), variable-frequency drives (VFDs), personal computers, and manufacturer design software; recommend and implement corrective system improvements.
• Use the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) to initiate detailed work requests and document repairs and maintenance.
• Review electrical preventive-maintenance tasks and recommend or implement additions, changes, or deletions to improve program effectiveness.
• Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other maintenance procedures.
• Recommend, develop, and implement system modifications to improve equipment operation and support plant and department goals.
• Provide direction and training to less-skilled maintenance personnel and machine operators in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant control systems.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting on the first day; employees can earn up to 14 days in their first year.
• 401(k) available immediately, with the company matching 50% of the first 6%.
• Medical benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid weekly.
• Education assistance for employees and dependents.
• Onsite ESL classes.
• $1.00 second-shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed