Controls Programmer - River Falls, United States - Rise Baking Company

Description

Repair and maintain electrical control systems along with machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, pneumatic systems, forklifts, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Design, build, install, and test machinery control systems and upgrades
• Maintain all PLC programs and backups to prevent catastrophic failures
• Maintain and diagnose all HVAC system malfunctions
• Network production machinery to SCADA Vlan to receive production data
• Program and maintain SCADA network using Factorytalk Historian and Vantagepoint software
• Add new building electrical systems as needed; install breakers, conduit, transformers, panels, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with packaging/processing equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)
• Maintain all current electrical systems and keep up to code
• Install new ethernet cables and maintain current LAN systems
• Complete root cause analysis on all frequent failures and implement a functional solution to correct issues
• Assist with continuous improvement and offer automation support
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in a technical or engineering field
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• 2 years of PLC programming experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical theory and mechanical operations
• Ability to ensure processes, construction, installation, PLC/HMI programming, and operational requirements meet specifications, codes, and end-user expectations
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failure vs programming failure
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Ability to receive and retain instructional information
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout
• Strong general computer skills including familiarity with MS Office and ability to learn proprietary software quickly and accurately
• Strong communication skills including the ability to listen, explain, and facilitate
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy
• Ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and work effectively under demanding deadlines