Fort Smith, AR - Maintenance Automation Technician - 2nd Shift - Further Processing

Bachoco Group•Fort Smith, AR

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Bachoco USA is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician for its Further Processing location in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role preserves, repairs, and maintains computer-controlled systems and robotic devices to maximize efficiency. It performs routine diagnostics, monitors automated systems, isolates problems, and makes repairs. The work includes service to control systems ranging from electromechanical devices to high-speed robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including robotic assembly devices, conveyors, batch mixers, electrical distribution systems, and building automation systems. The position checks critical control-point parameters, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, electronic, and control equipment, and supports electrical, electronic, and control projects. It also maintains power distribution and related maintenance schedules, panel documentation, and equipment schematics; troubleshoots automation components; logs equipment use and maintenance; and reports automation capabilities and status to leadership. This is a safety-sensitive position. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, with Saturday as needed, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

More than 1 year of experience in this job or related jobs in the plant or elsewhere.
3 years of experience in industrial electricity.
3 years of combined experience with instrumentation and programmable controllers.
2 years of electrical/electronic training or apprenticeship.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, and frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Check daily critical control-point parameters, including temperature, weight, amperage, and pressure, and correct deviations.
Execute and coordinate preventive maintenance of electrical, electronic, and control equipment to support equipment availability and operation.
Coordinate and supervise external contractors implementing electrical, electronic, and control projects to improve facilities and processes.
Serve as a technical resource to Engineering for new projects involving setup, calibration, new technology, and sanitary design.
Coordinate and execute corrective maintenance of electrical, electronic, and control equipment to reduce downtime.
Coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of substations.
Maintain electrical panels’ organization and cleanliness to personnel and food-safety standards.
Comply with requirements established by the Food Quality and Safety System.
Own and understand power distribution and ensure timely execution of MCC and transformer preventive maintenance.
Manage panel documentation, including breaker labeling and machine schematics at equipment.
Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process.
Troubleshoot non-functioning components, including servos, sensors, and control components.
Log equipment usage, parts replacement, and scheduled maintenance.
Periodically report automation capabilities and status to leadership.