Maintenance Controls Technician - Welch's

Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

**$40.00/hour**

**$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**

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We're not just about grapes. Our bold ambition is to be the leading company of convenient, good for you, fruit-based food and beverage globally. To make this happen, we need talented, agile and innovative people who want to help us grow something special together.

Our culture is authentic, and we are building an inclusive environment where you belong and can be the best version of yourself. If you're passionate about achieving goals, trying new things and making an impact every day, we want to hear from you!

Benefits of Working at Welch's:

Health and Welfare benefits include:

• Compensation range: $40.00/hr.
• Premium pay for off shifts (swing, grave)
• Affordable and competitive Healthcare including;
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Health & Wellness Incentives
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K contribution & match
• Safe and clean working environment
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Maintenance Automation Technician to join our Maintenance department with our Lawton, Michigan team. The candidate must be able to demonstrate high level of proficiency in instrumentation & controls maintenance for all plant production, processing, and seasonal equipment to meet established production requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and troubleshoot electrical control systems used in production operations.
• Maintain effective communication with operations and maintenance personnel to prevent recurring issues and optimize equipment performance.
• Program, troubleshoot, and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PC-based controls, and hardwired/networked variable frequency drives.
• Understand PLC ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot and replace networked devices, operator interface panels, servo motors, AC/DC motor controls, and any control devices supporting automated production equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment such as ground fault systems, recorders, and controllers.
• Understand PLC ladder logic.
• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams (construction and schematics).
• Install conduit, wiring, control panels, and control centers.
• Install, repair, and service automatic control devices like photoelectric equipment and proximity switches.
• Install and repair power and control wiring.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits.
• Install, validate, and troubleshoot various types of hardware like flow meters, pressure transducers, and weigh systems.
• Perform all preventative maintenance tasks for electrical equipment and controls.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant communication equipment.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, parts usage, and equipment information.

Has responsibilities in the following areas:

• HACCP - adhere to all requirements for Welch's employees as outlined in Corporate and Lawton HACCP Manual.
• SQF - Adhere to all requirements for Welch's employees as outlined in Corporate and Lawton SQF Manual.
• Food Defense - Adhere to all requirements for Welch's employees as outlined in Corporate and Lawton Food Defense Manual
• Regular use of hands to feel or handle and regular reaching with hands and arms
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling
• Occasional lifting of 50 lbs
• Other duties required contributing to the achievement of group goals in the areas of safety, quality, appearance, reliability, cost and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivation with little direction is key.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who Are You:

• Safety focused with a proven ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery.
• A collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in troubleshooting Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Motion Control, and mechanical systems.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

What You'll Need:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Certification in instrumentation and process control is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years related, applicable experience in machine maintenance and repair.
• Applicants must pass our standard test, the minimizer (do-nothing machine), maintenance test, and electrical basics test.
• Food Manufacturing in juice processing, pasteurization, blending, and consumer packaging preferred or related industry experience.
• Proficiency in working with Allen-Bradley PLC's and using RS Logix software
• ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix
• IO and communication networks including Ethernet/IP
• Proficiency in working with HMI's including Allen-Bradley Panelview Plus
• Experience with:
  • Instrumentation devices such as flowmeters, RTD's and pressure transmitters
  • Discrete devices such as photoeyes, proximity sensors and solenoid valves
  • Product ID devices such as bar-code scanners and machine vision cameras.
  • circuits, relays, and field devices
  • Motor starters, variable frequency drives and motors
  • Power distribution
• Exposure to regulatory requirements like FSMA, SQF, HACCP

Welch's is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran