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

Longmont, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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
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
Ability to maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment
Ability to utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Attain and maintain low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date
Ability to use a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data, utilize email and online training resources
Minimum experience (implied by technician level, though cutoff)

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 conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards
Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment
Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a GMP work environment
Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities
Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize equipment performance; improves and modifies PM activities
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 for equipment PM, troubleshooting, and repairs; adheres to company drawing and documentation standards
Coaches other team members on electrical, instrumentation, controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification, resolution, and equipment repair
Active participation in training and qualification programs; participates in assessments and ensures effective training and 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, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities; attains expertise in advanced E&I technology
Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking
Facilitates effective shift passdowns with 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