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Job Description Job Description Primary Purpose of this Position Designing, PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting, correcting technical and mechanical problems for industrial automation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment. This role supports cross-functional teams, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Qualifications Education / Certification High School diploma or GED and/or technical training or 3 years’ experience Special Knowledge / Skills knowledge of industrial electrical control /PLC programing Experience Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing electrical control systems, including AC motors, servomotors, sensors(inductive/capacitive/reflective), relays, VFDs and control panels. Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens or equivalent platforms). Experience in PLC programming. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals. Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and electromechanical systems in and industrial environment. Experience using electrical diagnostic tools such as clamp meter , multimeter , megohmmeter , etc. Experience supporting startups, changeover or new equipment installation is preferred. Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities Area: Manages level of adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to Maintenance, Production and Sanitation Ensures compliance with all company and regulatory product quality standards, sanitation standards, food safety standards, employee safety and environmental standards Complies and enforces food quality. Adequately carries out all activities related to quality of the finished product. Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) Production: Provide repairs on equipment for Maintenance, Production, Sanitation and the Warehouse to safely and efficiently run operations Order & Cleanliness: Keep work area clean and in neat condition. Meet and enforce best practices for manufacturing (GMP's and 5S's). Supervisor may assign other duties. General Functions: Maintain equipment functioning in a safe and efficient operation. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Install special functional and electrical parts in devices. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Repair electrical equipment. Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment. Plans for and takes corrective action. Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electrical and electronic devices and systems. Tests equipment to check operation. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime. Core Competencies Technical Skills Troubleshooting of Electrical systems 110VAC, 220VAC, 440VAC. Motor controls circuits including starters, overloads, contactors and relays. Installation and troubleshooting of electric motors (AC/DC). Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams and panel layouts. Troubleshooting and basic programming of PLC -Controlled equipment. Experience with Allen Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk) or Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7) Ability to monitor PLC logic, identify faults and support program modifications. Experience with HMI modifications/troubleshooting. Knowledge of input/output modules, analog signals, and control devices. Installation and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Understanding of motor feedback devices including encoders and resolvers. Installation and calibration of industrial sensors including: Temperature sensors, Pressure and level instrumentation, Load cells and weighing systems, Inductive/capacitive proximity sensors Soft Skills High mental and visual effort required. Willingness to work rotating shifts when required Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus Physical and Mental Job Requirements Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Job involves standing most of shift. Able to lift and push 50 lbs. safely. Sufficient manual dexterity to repair machines properly. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climb ladders, walking, standing (more than 4 hours of each activity) as needed. Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect parts and equipment.

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