POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical & Instrumentation PLC Specialist reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements on production equipment and facilities in an effective and timely manner. Improve production results in the best available way. The EI / PLC Tech frequently utilizes a laptop computer to access machine programs; the ability to make necessary programming changes and troubleshoot equipment are key capabilities for this position.

Pay Range for this position is: $34.60 - $51.90 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

Perform Electrical and PLC tasks including but not limited to the following: Calibrating, monitoring, repairing and maintaining transmitters, controllers, plant safety systems, power systems and sensors.
Install and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using skills to troubleshoot with communication software preferably Allen Bradley controllers
Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency
Demonstrates ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes

Install, calibrate, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical instrumentation, equipment and associated electrical/electronic controls and related devices for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.
Performs maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and facilities equipment.
Program and setup variable frequency drives
Setup remote access 24/7 to be able to access to control logic system in the plant.
Coordinates efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process improvement.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and technical knowledge.
Works to maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.
Completes all required paperwork as directed by management.
Assists production personnel to changeover production equipment and maximize production efficiency as dictated by production schedules.
Trains other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use production, and facilities equipment.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Performs other job duties as directed by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years minimum experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment with automated equipment required

Must be able to operate a forklift, manlift, and basic power tools.
Must have basic math abilities to calculate times, speeds, temperatures, etc.
Must have the ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
Must have the ability to recognize and utilize the proper Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks.
Experience troubleshooting PLC equipment is required

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills

Accessible for remote access 24/7 to be able to access control logic system in the plant.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
Proven organizational skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Basic understanding of computers and touch screen controls.
PLC (programmable logic controller) experience
2 year degree in Electronics or equivalent certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 75 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals. Work on a ladder or in a lift at heights up to 35 feet, work in extreme heat or cold, crouch & bend sufficiently to perform equipment installations, repairs, cleaning, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Climb steps and ladders.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.