Electronic Controls Technician

Performs electrical, controls, and mechanical repairs to plant machinery, equipment and facilities. Responds to plant control needs or electrical issues. Performs PLC programming. Maintains plant IT hardware. Upgrades machine controls and safeties following NEC and State codes. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA), building and electrical codes, and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Electronic Controls Technician

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm (Overtime as required)
Work Location: 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $43.05 per hour plus $0.75 per hour shift differential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

• Upgrade all machine controls to current PLCs or PACs and machine safeties to CAT 3 level.

• Monitors and installs electrical equipment per NEC code.

• Provides electrical safety training to maintenance personnel to include arc flash, qualified workers, LOTO 3 point verification.

• Provides technical training to maintenance department.

• Provides troubleshooting assistance to maintenance department.

• Works with internal and external resources on plant projects.

• Prepare and maintain all specific documentation related to job activities.

• Follows and enforces standards for food safety and food quality production reflected in SQF as well as the regulations of major vendors and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA and EPA.

• Effectively communicate with coworkers and outside contractors.

• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision:

This position does not have direct reports.

Knowledge, Training, & Experience: 

• A minimum of three years’ experience with industrial plc’s (Allen Bradly), electrical / electronic experience required. 

• Associates degree in Electronics or Electromechanical Technologies preferred. 

• Must adhere to all safety, food safety and quality rules and procedures. 

• Must be able to work overtime and other shifts as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform in a variety of physical conditions including cramped spaces, and in varied temperatures, some with extreme temperatures and high humidity (>100 degrees F.).

• Must be able to perform detailed work; stoop, bend, twist, squat, stand and sit for various periods at a time with or without reasonable accommodations. 

• May work in enclosed areas and in noisy environment.

• Must perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50lbs).

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.