3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Tech 4

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI
•$0 - $35

About The Position

This is a hands-on, non-production role responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects involving plant equipment. The work must be performed safely and efficiently while meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards. The position works under the supervision of a Maintenance Manager and Controls Engineer and collaborates with the Plant Engineer and Maintenance Managers to plan and accomplish goals. It also assists the Project Coordinator with developing and implementing cost-saving solutions. The role provides electrical and programming troubleshooting support for plant equipment and processes; assists personnel with troubleshooting; performs and supports PLC programming and file maintenance; designs and develops HMI systems; and manages controls documentation. Additional duties include helping build and wire equipment panels, managing assigned projects from start to finish, maintaining SOP documentation for plant equipment and processes, assisting Refrigeration Specialists as needed, and participating in HAZMAT activities. The position is accountable for results in equipment uptime, departmental budget, safety performance, self-improvement, and development of other department employees. The role requires wearing protective gear, including ear plugs, a hard hat, hair net, protective coat, forearm protection, and plastic and cotton gloves. The associate must be able to perform the essential functions of the role and twist, bend, reach, and stand for eight hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

  • PLC and HMI programming experience, including RSlogix 500, RSlogix 5000, FactoryTalk View ME and SE, PanelView, and PanelView +.
  • 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 physically perform the essential functions, 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 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 applicable USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.
  • Wear required protective gear and meet the physical demands of the role.
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