Employer: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
The Controls Technician will provide electrical, technical software and hardware support of the factory floor automation and process system instruments. They will also be responsible for troubleshooting problems, analysis of processes, equipment operation, and development of capital, infrastructure automation designs and assist with electro/mechanical support opportunities as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties, responsibilities and activities are listed in no particular order and may be changed or updated at any time with or without notice.)
Maintain and Create Standard Operating Procedures
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process, and Instrument Diagrams (PID's), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
• Maintain plant documentation in accordance with management of change procedures, including the maintenance of up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation/drawings.
• Maintains ''to-do'' lists and system trouble reports and routinely report status.
• Specifies, organizes, and maintains adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems.
Equipment Maintenance and Installation
• Assists in the development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of the site wide instrumentation, control, systems design and electrical systems to attain “Best in Class” performance.
• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine inspections including tuning automatic feedback on closed loops using PID Controllers.
• Functions as a resource for difficult electrical, control system-related problems solve and offer hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Sets up and configures replacement boards and assemblies to specific applications.
• Reloads and reboots PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
Plant Cross-Functional Support
• Timely communication of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Assists in training and development of maintenance technicians for equipment and process controls operation.
• Participates in the creation and implementation of a training program for the Maintenance Technicians and operations employees around the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of integrated controls and information systems.
• Participates in cross-functional process improvement teams to drive plant performance through improved processes and system performance.
• Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance and will maintain compliance as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• 4-year degree in an Electrical Engineer preferred, OR a proven record of accomplishment achieving positive results and increased engineering & maintenance leadership responsibilities with very strong process controls background required.
• Experience preferred include but is not limited to:
o Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLC's, Compact Logics. Mitsubishi, including large networks of ControlNet
o HMI's & SCADA: Wonderware, Factory Talk
o Servo and Motion Controls – AB Kinetix
o Vision Applications: Cognex
o Window Server 2016, Hyper-V, Thinmanager
• Instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, mass density
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Control Systems
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause failure techniques, to anticipate changes, and react to avoid disruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize MS-Excel to analyze data and other computer applications such as MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and e-mail
• Capable of interfacing with all levels of the workforce, laterally as well as vertically (exempt and non-exempt), operations, maintenance, planners, management, plant engineering, contractors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proven ability to communicate in a clear and concise way. Give clear, understandable information, observations, and conclusions that can be used.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, be self-motivated, and a self-starter with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
This job equally operates in a maintenance, production and professional office environment. The environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts or equipment. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud when in the production areas.
Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, while occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication and may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends and possibly holidays.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Will the position manage others? Yes ☐ No ☒
Note: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Contact Person: Gabrielle Miele
Phone: 1-971-430-0767
Email: [email protected]
Location:
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Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $42.50 /hr
