3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Tech 4

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This hands-on, non-production role is responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, equipment rebuilds, and projects throughout the plant, while meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards. Under the supervision of a Maintenance Manager and Controls Engineer, the role also designs, develops, implements, and supervises electrical control systems for machinery and equipment. The employee works with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance Managers to plan and accomplish goals and assists the Project Coordinator with cost-saving solutions. The position provides electrical and programming troubleshooting support for plant equipment and processes, maintains PLC files and control documentation, develops HMI systems, and helps build and wire equipment panels. It also manages assigned projects and assists with SOP documentation for plant equipment and processes. The role may assist Refrigeration Specialists and includes participation in HAZMAT activities. The role requires working in a wet, cold environment and wearing designated protective equipment. MTP describes its work environments as tobacco-, drug-, and alcohol-free and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

PLC and HMI programming experience.
Electrical troubleshooting experience with PLCs and VFDs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to solve computer system problems in a server environment.
Ability to perform the physical functions of the role, including twisting, bending, reaching, and standing for eight hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold environment.

Nice To Haves

VB programming experience.
Licensed Electrician or in the process of acquiring an electrician license.
Ability to TIG weld stainless steel to food-grade standards.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects on plant equipment safely and efficiently.
Design, develop, implement, and supervise electrical control systems for machinery and equipment.
Work with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance Managers to plan and accomplish goals.
Assist the Project Coordinator in developing and implementing cost-saving solutions.
Provide electrical and programming troubleshooting support for plant equipment and processes.
Assist personnel with electrical and equipment troubleshooting as needed.
Perform and assist with PLC programming and maintain PLC files.
Design and develop HMI systems.
Manage and assist with controls documentation.
Help build and wire equipment panels as necessary.
Manage assigned projects from start to finish.
Manage and assist with SOP documentation for plant equipment and processes.
Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
Participate in HAZMAT activities.
Meet USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.