Electronic Controls Technician

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Hormel Foods team at the Skippy Foods Plant in Little Rock, AR! EMPLOYEE & FOOD SAFETY At the Skippy Foods -- Little Rock Plant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers. NEW EMPLOYEES New hires at our facility are immediately placed on a 3-month probationary period. During this time, employee attendance and performance are closely monitored. While on probation, management reserves the right to move an employee to a different position anywhere in our manufacturing facility to suit the needs of the business. Second and third shift employees also receive an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential. We appreciate your consideration of our company as a place to work and look forward to hearing from you! If you need any assistance completing the online application, please visit the WorkForce Centers in Little Rock, AR or surrounding communities. You will be a key member of a world-class maintenance team in a peanut butter manufacturing facility.You will perform each job safely.

This Electronic Controls Technician maintenance position performs predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on processing, packaging, and material handling equipment, some of which is controlled by state-of-the art automation. This equipment ranges in age from new to 35 years. You will determine the root cause of any breakdowns that occur and put corrective actions in place to prevent a reoccurrence.You will work closely with the Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. You may serve on a variety of different teams such as Fire Prevention, Safety, Innovation, and Capital Projects.

Job Duties:

• Safety: Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
• Packaging and Sorting Automation: Maintain high-speed sorting, filling, capping, and robotic palletizing systems.
• Process Flow Monitoring: Program and calibrate temperature controls, mixers, and digital weight scales.
• Traceability Integration: Ensure barcodes, scanners, and date-coders communicate correctly with the main tracking software.
• Hygiene Compliance: Follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanroom protocols before entering production zones.
• Support and troubleshoot PLC's, HMI's, motors, servos and frequency drives, robotics, sensors and electrical distribution systems.
• Partner with Mechanics and Electricians to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• A proven personal safety record
• 2-5 years related technical experience and/or military experience
• Working knowledge of aspects of electronic control systems including but not limited to PLC's, HMI's, motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, electrical schematics wiring conventions and standard electrical components including 480 volt industrial control circuits, electrical motors and drives
• Experience inspecting equipment using predictive maintenance technologies such as: oil analysis, infrared, ultrasonic, thermal imaging, etc. in order to prevent failures and ensure reliability
• Experience troubleshooting or programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus
• Demonstrated initiative in solving problems, making repairs, troubleshooting, and developing corrective actions
• Ability to work flexible schedules including 12 hour days and weekends as business dictates

Experienced Pay Rate: M2: $32.45

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, with relief coverage as mandatedand possible weekends

This position has a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) and match, Wellness Program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.