Richelieu Foods

Maintenance PLC Technician- 1st shift

Richelieu Foods  •  $37 - $42/hr  •  Beaver Dam, WI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Beaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $37.00 - $42.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: 1st Shift, Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installs, services and repairs wiring, conduits, fixtures and other electrical devices and systems in an industrial or commercial setting.
  • The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for working with a tight nit team to maintain line integrity, safety, production and quality standards.  T
  • The Maintenance Electrician will also be creating solutions both proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment to maintain and improve line efficiency.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and experience with CMMS
  • An Associate degree in Industrial Electricity/Automation related field is desirable
  • Minimum of three years’ experience as a Maintenance Electrician
  • Wiring 3 phase motors, starters, and other electrical devices
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, including 480 V.
  • Ability to troubleshoot control circuits down to component level
  • Ability to connect with a laptop to troubleshoot, program PLC’s and HMI’s. Must be able to program VFD’s
  • Knowledge of pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature sensors, and reading and assimilating any technical documentation to assist in the use or repair of any control device
  • Ability to learn mechanical troubleshooting.
  • All other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the food industry helpful but not necessary
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley Software

Essential Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Experience w/ CMMS concepts and Systems
  • Proficient w/ MS Suite Applications

Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Monday-Friday day shift hours with occasional weekends and off hours as necessary.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The hourly range is $37.00-$42.00. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type. 

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Richelieu Foods

About Richelieu Foods

Richelieu Foods Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza.

OUR MISSION is to be the preferred provider of premium products. We will achieve our mission by providing safe food and excellence in product quality, service levels, product information, and customer relationships.

OUR GOAL is to consistently meet or exceed our customer’s expectations and satisfy all regulatory and SQF 7.2 requirements through education of our Associates, continuous process and product improvement and continuous improvement of our food safety management systems.

COMMITTED TO SAFETY. Everything Richelieu Foods does from choosing superior raw materials, selecting manufacturing techniques to the distribution of finished goods must be consistent with our mission. Top management is committed to providing the needed staff, training and support programs which will ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Plan of SQF 7.2.

KEY BENEFITS

* 5% company match of 401K retirement contributions

* Paid Time Off

* 12 paid company holidays

* Medical and Dental coverage through BCBS of Illinois for employee, spouse, and dependents

* Preventative wellness care covered at 100% with no deductibles or copays

* Optional Virtual MDLive telehealth visits available for physical and mental health

* Health Savings Account option with company annual contribution of $500/employee or $1,000/family

* Vision Care plans through VSP

* Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts offered

* Company provided Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

* Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Wheeling, Illinois
Year Founded
1862
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