Maintenance Control Technician (SugarCreek)

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Maintain and repair control and automation systems by performing tests, calibrations, and troubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, and networks at the direction of E&I Manager or Maintenance Manager. Work with Plant Management and Plant Maintenance Team to perform an active role in the operation and elimination of downtime of the facility.  Lead controls integration projects as needed for the installation or modification of equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust electrical devices and equipment, instrumentation, and related controls hardware.
•    Review, modify, and create CAD drawings and any other controls-related documentation.
•    Perform network troubleshooting and diagnostics for Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
•    Troubleshoot Class C Ethernet networks, VLAN subnets, gateway addressing, and Ethernet IO networks such as ENET/IP, Profinet, Melsec, or CC-Link.
•    Maintain strong working knowledge of managed network switches, including the ability to configure. 
•    Ensure equipment and control systems are compliant with company’s Electrical and Controls standards.
•    Understand and maintain compliance with National Electrical Code, NFPA 79E, UL501 and other applicable laws, codes, or regulations. 
•    Perform basic programming for food process systems utilizing state-orientated programming.
•    Install, program, and modify VFD drive systems.
•    Maintain strong working knowledge of how safety control circuits are categorized and safety circuit performance levels (PL), and be able to validate safety systems, i.e. safety relays, safety controllers, force-guided contacts, and contactors.
•    Act as escalation support for equipment issues and provide remote support as needed.
•    Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) in all production areas
•    Maintain positive working relationship with all departments and notify Plant Management of any maintenance issues that arise.
•    Train and mentor all plant technicians on electrical and controls material.
•    Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. 
•    Supports all safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies. 
•    Follows SugarCreek safety rules and procedures. 
•    Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. 
        
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); Technical or Vocational training preferred; 2-year tech degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in a controls or information technology-related field preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:  5+ years of experience in electrical controls, Control Systems troubleshooting/programming, and motor controls; 3+ years of hands-on experience with repair of control network components, HMI components; 5+ years of PLC programs, industrial electrical hands-on experience, and troubleshooting; maintenance experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

•    Able to work on various projects with disciplines in electrical design, programming, pneumatics, hydraulics, servo drives, and variable frequency drives with emphasis on safety. 
•    Possess strong working knowledge of utilizing schematics, prints, control safety, control reliability, and  control feedback.  
•    Know how to use different troubleshooting equipment (Digital Multimeter, Megohmmeter, etc.)
•    Possess strong proficiency in Rockwell Software: studio 5000, RsLogix5000, RsLogix500, Factory Talk View Studio, Rs-Linx, TIA Portal, Step 7, GX Developer, Beckhoff, visual studio.
•    Able to follow LOTO procedures.
•    Able to read and understand process control of temperature, flow, and weight of automated systems.
•    Possess experience in calibration of instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Flow meters).
•    Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
•    Able to work well with others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
•    Possess strong proficiency in relay logic, three-wire control, motor contractors, motor starters, and electrical motor safety. 
•    Possess proficiency in human-machine interface programming and troubleshooting.
•    Able to understand industrial communications networks.
•    Know how to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and complete tasks in a timely manner.
•    Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with electrical maintenance positions, including mostly sitting with some standing/walking required.  Other light physical activity like using stairs or occasionally moving items weighing less than 50lbs may be required as needed.  Some travel may be required in between plants.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some travel to other locations is required. 

Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery.  Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats and other necessary equipment.  Some work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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