Maintenance Controls Technician

Position Facility: Holton

 We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Position Overview

Pay Range: Hours: 6:00am- 3:00pm; Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Position Overview: The successful candidate will be involved in working to create standards and programs around the controls engineering function at Meadowside which will help us get closer to our goal - "Best Company in the World." This position will partner with our Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations Teams to focus on projects and initiatives in the areas of electrical and PLC's within our operations. This position will be at the forefront of our automation initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain electrical control systems, robotics, and communication networks for machines and manufacturing processes Create and implement technical competencies surrounding programming and controls systems Write, edit, and enhance PLC programs for new and existing equipment Participate and lead various projects Participate in controls and automation planning for facility Mentor other maintenance members Support emergency controls calls for the campus facilities Develop schematics and line drawings for existing and future automation projects using CAD software Create and display data collection routines to support our maintenance and operations teams to improve overall efficiencies Provide high level troubleshooting for all controls and electrical systems Develop complex safety circuits for new equipment as well as upgrading existing equipment

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment and apply RCA (Root Cause Analysis) techniques to improve and eliminate future problems

Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards

Engage in continuous improvement efforts as they relate to equipment and process

Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication, Capital projects and work with outside vendors)

Use SAP-PM software to collect technical data for the development of better preventative maintenance information in SAP

Perform Preventive Maintenance and repair of all production and building equipment to include annual IR scans and switch gear maintenance

Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation and modification

Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve the uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance

Member must be highly motivated with high expectations

Education

Electro-mechanical Associate's degree, other relevant degree, or prior controls experience required.

Experience

- 3 or more years of system programming experience including: PLC ladder logic, HMI screens, data collection, PLC networking, motor drives, and servo motion control - 1 or more years of CAD experience including: Schematic design and panel layout component locations

Specific Hardware Qualifications: - PLC: Allen Bradley - Servo: Allen Bradley - AC Drives: Allen Bradley - HMI: Allen Bradley - Network Systems: Cisco network switches, Allen Bradley - Robotics: ABB, FANUC - Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence - Specific Software Qualifications: - Allen Bradley RSLogix (500, 5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLinx Classic, AssetCenter, Inductive Automation Ignition, ABB RobotStudio, ABB PickMaster, CAD or equivalent - Windows (XP, 7, 10, 11), Windows Office Suite

Skills

Demonstrated capability in wireless and LAN network systems and development - Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills - Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships within the facility and teams - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment - Proven experience in project management/leadership - Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other Requirements

Ability to hand grip/lift/carry up to 65 lbs, and push and pull up to 50 lbs

Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift

Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift

Must be at least 18 years old - External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage.  Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong.  We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries.  We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.  We call it The Johnsonville Way.  It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. 

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.