Automation Controls Specialist I

Responsibilities Job Summary: The Automation Controls Specialist I serves as technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe-high quality products in a timely manner, at the best cost possible; responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls, and electrical / electronic systems at the facility. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Maintenance / Repair / Troubleshooting: Calibrates, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs all plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment Performs basic maintenance on motor control centers, motor operated valves, programmable logic controllers, excitation equipment, human machine interface devices, and motors Conducts equipment and system tagging according to company and plant rules and regulations Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on AC and DC power equipment, process controls, programmable logic controls (PLC), and monitoring equipment Identifies root causes, using precision measuring and testing instruments Preventive Maintenance & Safety: Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications Follows safe working practices at all times Identifies safety hazards and recommends solutions Follows environmental compliance work practices Performs equipment safety inspections as required, and documents results as appropriate Total Process Ownership (TPO) / Process Improvement: Maintains the manufacturing process and equipment in optimum condition Supports activities that integrate techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness Uses knowledge and skills to pursue continuous improvements to drive shrink initiatives The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 0-2 years of experience at basic levels in multiple disciplines - Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of the plant equipment maintenance operation, including equipment troubleshooting, electrical, refrigeration, machine shop operation, welding, brazing soldering - Required Working knowledge of either electrical or mechanical repairs, and conducting basic equipment repairs for building and process equipment - Required Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, low- / medium- / high-voltage switchgear, transformers, programmable logic controllers, protective relays and motor control centers - Required Industrial plant, mechanical, electrical aptitude and abilities - Required Ability to disassemble process equipment, repair or improve, and reassemble for use - Required Ability to use voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, calipers, dial indicators, refrigeration test instrument micrometers, electronic test equipment including programmers, machinist equipment and tools, hydraulic test equipment, hand/industrial power tools - Required Education: Associate’s Degree or comparable experience in a maintenance environment - Required Licenses/Certifications: Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Lift up to 20 lbs on a regular basis Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules Ability to maneuver through the facility and perform the functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.) Ability to work in wet, cold or hot environments; depending on the Plant location, temperatures are: Snacks: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 80 to 100 degrees F Floral: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 32 to 42 degrees F Meat: Routinely 30 - 45 Degrees F in a cold, wet environment, occasionally (-) 20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas Milk: Routinely 60 - 80 degrees F in a wet environment, occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas or 110 Degrees in other areas Ice Cream: (-) 40 to 80 Degrees F; certain areas in a wet environment Bakery: 80 to 100 Degrees F Tortilla: 80 to 100 Degrees F The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 3/1/2016