Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement and development opportunities.
• Conforms to and has department conform to Producers quality standards.
• Creates, updates, supports and monitors a preventative maintenance program for the Fairfield plant facility.
• Work with the parts clerk to establish parts ordering requirements to ensure that adequate supplies of appropriate spare parts are kept in stock with adherence to minimums and maximums.
• Assists in troubleshooting alongside fellow team members as needed on plant equipment.
• Performs needed repairs when required. Researches, suggests, and implements system upgrades.
• Ability to identify and describe each component of the HTST system.
• Demonstrate proficient use of Volt/Ohm meter.
• Demonstrate testing for a bad motor using continuity and megohmmeter tests.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor control circuits.
• Understand how to read electrical schematics.
• Ability to size, troubleshoot, and program Variable Frequency Drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot and test inputs and outputs on PLCs.
• Make sure we have current copies of all PLC programs and VFDs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program SCL 500 PLCs with proficiency.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC issues using Studio 5000 and Factory Talk.
• Ability to comprehend and make changes in Wonderware and Ignition software.
• Recognize obsolete controls systems and recommend upgraded controls systems.
• Responsible for implementing and commissioning equipment after a program change and or system upgrade.
• Troubleshoot and repair analog control circuits.
• Ability to design and build electrical panels.
• Understand and identify components and process of CIP system.
• Proficient in programming chart recorders and chemical pumps.
• Ability to calibrate level sensors, temperature sensors, flowmeters, and conductivity probes.
• Proficient in all areas of dairy processing, filling and packaging.
• Proficient in Blow mold electrical drawings and program for troubleshooting.
• Responsible for communication of all program changes via verbal and written document.
• Assists Maintenance Manager in prioritizing work.
• Analyzes and repairs specialized equipment heavily dependent on electrical controls, microprocessors controls, electro-mechanical mechanisms, and related components under general direction.
• Maintains a working understanding of plant production processes, equipment systems and facilities, in order to perform maintenance effectively under general directions.
• Has sufficient knowledge to be able to operate equipment for diagnostic repairs.
• Performs all work in a safe and professional manner and reports safety deficiencies immediately.
• Plan and orders parts and materials as required for assigned tasks.
• Maintains professional and appropriate dress, hygiene and personal appearance.
• To complete and execute any other tasks assigned from time to time.
• Accountable to the GMP Food Safety and Quality Principles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish a
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
• High degree of mechanical

Salary Range: $48.00/hourly