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Electronics and Instrumentation Technician (Days)

Operations Production

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Michael foods, Inc. is a leading food processor and distributor with business in egg products, refrigerated grocer and potato product and offers exciting job possibilities throughout our organization. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that First in Food – where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.

JOB SUMMARY:The Electronics and Instrumentation Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot issues with and work to improve the electrical subsystems within the production facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.
  • Troubleshoot and test functionality of process instrumentation; flow meters, level transmitters, level switches…etc.
  • Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens.
  • Use basic network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues.
  • Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders.
  • Train others on technical content (especially as it relates to electrical subsystems).
  • Continually seek out opportunities for process improvements.
  • Assist and consult with the management/engineering on projects as needed.
  • Assist mechanics when necessary.
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION:

    2 year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience in Instrumentation Technology

    EXPERIENCE:

    Three years strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment (Food Processing Plant preferred). Experience in mechanical systems, welding and pneumatics helpful.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS:

    Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and procedure manuals in English.

    Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals and correspondence in English.

    Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and group situations. Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including the management.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, fractions, ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

    REASONING ABILITY:

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

    Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman’s license preferred (but not required).

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:

  • Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation preferred.
  • Shift/weekend work may be required.
  • Qualifications

    Experience


    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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