Plant Floor Systems Technician

Jbs Usa•Columbia, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Specialist is responsible for the reliability, maintenance, and project support of PLC systems, mechanical equipment, and facility electrical infrastructure. This role oversees all levels of electrical and mechanical work within a food processing environment, including the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, control, and mechanical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of equipment.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred
Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading
Demonstrate problem solving ability with root analysis (RCA) required
Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good planning and priority setting skills.
Be Safety Minded
May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMI, electrical drives, relay logic and motor controls.
Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design and detail industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.
Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems
Detail control strategy for process areas, communicate, educate, and train technicians, technical operators, and managers on processes, equipment, and standards.
Problem-solve in processes and/or design issues by applying controls
Converse with contractors from a project management standpoint on the installation and commissioning of electronic control systems and related electrical maintenance.
Must have a working knowledge of scale controller setup and adjustment
Must have a working knowledge of all voltage ranges
Must have the ability to setup, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair all control systems as well as line voltage systems
Must be able to use manufacturer technical support as a troubleshooting tool to solve complicated issues
Must be able to read and follow electrical schematics to both troubleshoot and install equipment
Daily inspection and repair of all lighting and protective covers for lighting throughout the facility.
Inspect and repair all electrical flex connections.
Answers to the on-shift Maintenance Supervisor for facility breakdown calls
Responsible to maintain the working stock of electrical and mechanical parts that is separate from the parts we maintain in the Parts Warehouse.
Meet face to face with the outgoing shift’s electrician to give an account of the day’s issues as well as a face to face meeting with the oncoming shift’s electrician to pass on issues for the day’s run.
Enter and account for all time in SAP
Order parts and materials for both projects and repairs.
Lead and determine root cause analysis (RCA) approach and corrective actions for major and recurring issues
Implement permanent fixes to eliminate chronic equipment failures
Prioritize technical issues based on risk to safety, quality, and production
Develop, modify, and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans
Establish equipment standards and best practices for operation and maintenance
Define acceptable operating conditions and performance parameters
Determine training content, methods, and delivery plans for Technical Operators
Assess skill gaps and implement upskilling strategies
Validate technical competency of operators on equipment
Identify, prioritize, and lead machine improvement initiatives
Implement process or equipment enhancements that improve reliability and efficiency
Recommend and pilot new technical solutions or upgrades (within approval limits)
Define and implement routable / exchangeable parts strategies
Standardize critical components to reduce downtime and variation
Recommend critical spare parts requirements
Engage directly with equipment suppliers and OEMs for troubleshooting and improvements
Direct and coordinate supplier activities during site visits
Capture and apply supplier knowledge to internal standards