Controls Technician (Day Shift) at J.M. Smucker

Longmont, Colorado, United States

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$92,500 – $92,500Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates or technical degree or training preferred
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of: Power Distribution, Studio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and software, Drives and Motion Control, FactoryTalk ME & SE, Ethernet/IP Control Network, Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
Attains and maintains low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date

Responsibilities

Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner; recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate
Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment
Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment
Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities
Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment; improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate
Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software
Maintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment
Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs; adheres to company drawing and documentation standards
Coaches other team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair
Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participates in assessments and ensures effective training and maintains consistent qualification standards
Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions
Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems; responsible for building technician skills and providing ongoing coaching
Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.)
Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities; attains expertise in advanced E&I technology (networks, servers, FactoryTalk, Motion Controls, etc.)
Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data; can utilize email and online training resources
Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking
Facilitates effective shift passdowns with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues
Leads projects to improve safety, quality, or production results in a designated area
Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees when needed
Other duties as assigned