Lead Automation Technician

Mondelez International, Inc.•Twin Falls, ID

36d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

You ensure that key business results are achieved and for developing others to ensure the sustained continuity of technical mastery on the manufacturing line. You lead a key line of the business (technical, system, organization) to deliver results defined by the compelling business needs of the site. Using a systematic approach, you use strategic thinking skills to ensure results are sustained over the long term. Without you, we could not deliver high-quality snacks to our customers. You ensure that MondelÄz International's safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets are achieved for the lines for which you are responsible by breaking down section targets into line and unit targets and ensuring that employees understand their individual performance goals related to the overall targets. In this role, you will also develop budgets and be responsible for costs control management, governance and compliance, loss elimination and workforce planning, including recruitment, retention, development, succession planning, and the identification of high-potential team members. What you need to know about this position: Ability to meet deadlines and complete planned and unplanned maintenance tasks safely and effectively. Provide constant feedback and input on the bakery automation maintenance strategy. Provides feedback and direction on bakery training programs. Ability to serve as the key technical automation expert for the facility as needed. A strong attitude of customer service towards production, quality, and all other internal customers. Considerable knowledge of food manufacturing processes and accompanying automation protocol. Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and other maintenance troubleshooting guides. Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks with time, people, and equipment restraints in a professional manner. Be flexible and available to interact and connect with people at all levels in the organization. Be self-directed and motivated. Demonstrate proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams. Take ownership and responsibility for actions, behaviors, and contributions. Perform regular maintenance and repairs on industrial automation equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors. Utilize your expertise in PLC wiring, troubleshooting, and programming to diagnose and resolve issues with automation equipment. Conduct electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to identify and address any equipment malfunctions. Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to optimize the performance and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols while working on equipment. Maintain accurate documentation of automation maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications. Weekend work or overtime may be required as business needs arise.

Requirements

Autonomous maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and progressive maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems
Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment
Total productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3
Leading line teams
Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully
Influencing people in a union environment
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and a good attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and complete planned and unplanned maintenance tasks safely and effectively.
Provide constant feedback and input on the bakery automation maintenance strategy.
Provides feedback and direction on bakery training programs.
Ability to serve as the key technical automation expert for the facility as needed.
A strong attitude of customer service towards production, quality, and all other internal customers.
Considerable knowledge of food manufacturing processes and accompanying automation protocol.
Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and other maintenance troubleshooting guides.
Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with time, people, and equipment restraints in a professional manner.
Be flexible and available to interact and connect with people at all levels in the organization.
Be self-directed and motivated.
Demonstrate proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.
Take ownership and responsibility for actions, behaviors, and contributions.
Prior experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors.
Strong PLC wiring experience, with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Proven PLC troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
Proficient in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
Experience with pumps and pumping systems.
Ability to troubleshoot industrial automation equipment and identify areas for improvement.
PLC Wiring Experience

Nice To Haves

Agility over Perfection
Display the ability to multi-task and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams.
Take ownership and responsibility for actions, behaviors, and contributions.
Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technical degree preferred.
Experience with high-speed packaging machinery preferred.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of preventative/predictive maintenance procedures preferred.
Knowledge of and strict adherence to safety & lock-out / tag-out programs.
Ability to address problem-solving in a team setting.
Experience with hand & power tools.
PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Hydraulics Experience
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
PLC Programming Experience
PLC Wiring Experience

Responsibilities

Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break-down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Perform regular maintenance and repairs on industrial automation equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Conveyor Systems, and Servo Motors.
Utilize your expertise in PLC wiring, troubleshooting, and programming to diagnose and resolve issues with automation equipment.
Conduct electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to identify and address any equipment malfunctions.
Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to optimize the performance and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols while working on equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of automation maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.