Controls Technician

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• Competitive compensation and rewards
• Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family
• Powerful savings programs
• Training and career progression

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm M-F with Overtime/ Weekends as needed. On call for emergencies.

Wage: $34.90 Hour

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Job Summary:

The Controls Technician role will be responsible to install, test and perform Preventative Maintenance on all electronic and equipment controls at the Melrose Dairy Foods cheese plant.

Essential Functions:

• Advise and perform accurate installations, assisting in the programming, and performing Preventative Maintenance on all electronic devices.
• Program and maintain numerous process meters and transmitters. (Examples: flow, level, pressure, temperature)
• Program, maintain and modify Rockwell Factory Talk View applications
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, and variable frequency drives (VFD’s)
• Calibrate process instrumentation
• Provide maintenance support for all production and utilities related issues
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, disassemble, examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear, repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
• Assist in assessment of the programming and automation capabilities within Melrose to provide standardization as well as provide recommendations on implementation of automation and controls throughout the facility.
• Assist with maintaining controls platforms; equipment, network, PLC, servers, and provide technical solutions to issues that arise.
• Preventative maintenance of all controls, control systems, and electronic devices
• Assist in the establishment of plant standards through plant controls
• Assist in the development of a robust training program for maintenance team

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year Associates degree in an established Electrical Technology Program, or three years of experience in a controls/instrumentation technician type role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.
• One year experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment as a controls or instrumentation technician is required.
• Able to do mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical skills.
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in a high-speed industrial work environment.
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and networking of controllers.
• Experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues.
• Self-reliant and able to work under limited supervision.
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and directions.
• Ability and willingness to work on mechanical issues and be mentored by maintenance personnel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• 5 years' experience in Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance
• Electrical Journeyman or Licensed Electrician.
• Extensive experience with electrical systems, compressors, ammonia systems, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, VFD, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Working Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s, AC drives and industrial networks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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