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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Company | J.M. Smucker |
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Location | Bessemer, AL, USA |
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Salary | $32 – $41 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be able to work night shift 6:00pm-6:30am
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
- Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.
- Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner.
- Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment.
- Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software.
- Coaches other team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair.
- Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause.
- Facilitates effective shift passdowns with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
- Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production results in a designated area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or technical degree or training preferred.
- Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
- Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.