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2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and
reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
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Controls Specialist - Reed City, MI
The Maintenance Controls Specialist supports the plant and maintenance department in its efforts to update and maintain plant electronic communications and controls in all areas. These areas would include but are not limited to office area, processing, production floor, equipment's, Utilities, and inter-plant communications. This position requires a self-starter with a high degree of initiative, as these services are necessary and critical to the growth and success of the Reed City Yoplait plant.
Shift hours:
8-hour shifts
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 4 hours prior to start or end of shift
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Shift and Crew will be determined during first week of hire; days off likely will not fall on weekend days
Pay:
$40.36 per hour
Benefits:
5 days of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
401(k) match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
On-site Fitness Center
And much more!
About our Location:
The Reed City plant is known for its central location, making it a leading employer in the area. Interestingly, when it first opened, it was Michigan Cottage Cheese. The plant promotes internal growth by promoting leaders from
within the organization and has a family-oriented atmosphere with a small-town feel where everyone knows each other. Various events are held throughout the year to celebrate employees and their families. If you're seeking a
team that values and fosters internal growth, Reed City is an excellent place to be.
Our Products:
Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Haagen-Dazs, Trix yogurt
What your day will look like:
Complete all work in a safe manner
Ability to use Maximo computer software to manage work processes.
Controls/Electrical troubleshooting of packaging, processing, and plant utilities
Expected to participate in all phases of automation systems life cycle including design, development, test, installation, startup, and support
Committed to the development, application and enforcement of plant and corporate standards as it relates to control and automation systems.
Serve as the plant expert in control and automation technology and must be willing and able to train others in this technology.
Ability to work on plant wide data acquisition systems, Ethernet communication systems, packaging, processing, and Utility related communications and controls system
Work to improve the reliability of plant equipment across all platforms
Maintain and troubleshoot packaging, processing, and utility equipment.
Conduct/Execute scheduled preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and other work assigned by the Maintenance Team leader, Controls Engineers, or MTechs
Conduct/Execute scheduled equipment rebuilds and/or support as needed
Support and participate in continuous improvement tools and processes (i.e. Autonomous Maintenance, Specialized Maintenance, 5S, Why/Why, etc.).
Maintain and Troubleshoot Plant PC Control systems and MMI/HMI, TV systems, Control and Process valves, Flowmeters, Charts, etc.
Maintain and Troubleshoot Milk Receiving, Batching equipment, and process controls including storage, transfer systems, Vat Set and Cup Set systems
Plant HVAC and Refrigeration systems.
Train a "Back Up" electrician to cover vacations and absences.
Other duties and systems as directed.
What you have to offer:
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years' experience as Industrial Electrician or Electronics & Controls or similar
Experience in practicing advanced methods in the application of PLC, Motion and Drive controls, and SCADA Systems
Experience with device and information networks, sensors, and other instrumentation to automate manufacturing systems. (Including DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet, DHRIO, and TCP/IP)
Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 50 lbs. as needed, with or without accommodations
Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting abilities.
Good computer skills, Outlook, Microsoft tools, Excellent communication skills and ability to partner/communicate with peers and Team leaders as needed
Strong commitment to professionalism and customer service
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as but not limited to safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves as and when required
Ability to occasionally work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms with or without accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree or certification in related field
Previous experience in a production or food manufacturing organization is a plus
Experience with Fanuc, Bosch/Indramat, Beckhoff, and Wonderware controls is a plus
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software
Experience with Allen Bradley VFD system.
Experience with... For full info follow application link.
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