Electrical Controls Engineer - Ellington, United States - Staffing 360 Solutions

    Staffing 360 Solutions
    Staffing 360 Solutions Ellington, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description
    Monroe Staffing is a division of Staffing 360 Solutions. We are a leading staffing firm in the U.S. in the light industrial sector. We currently have an opening for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a large multinational food manufacturer. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years PLC programming and industrial electrical experience. Associates degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Location: Ellington, CTSalary: $20.00-$30.00/hr.
    Responsibilities of the Electrical Controls Engineer:
    • Responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring strong Electrical and Programmable Logic Control skills in addition to working with mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics systems
    • Effectively complete preventive and proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns on equipment
    • Day to day troubleshooting, repair, and installation of low & high voltage industrial electromechanical & control systems for utility and production equipment
    • Utilize root-cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and line stoppages while collaborating with other departments
    • Effectively utilizes RSLogix and Allen Bradley Software to program and troubleshoot PLC driven systems
    • Diagnose PLC errors to restore faulted equipment after power outages
    • Responsible for documenting existing and new equipment, control, and power system installation
    • Analyze test results, machine error messages or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems
    • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
    • Prioritizes work to ensure timely maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize manufacturing downtime
    • Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to enter work orders and track necessary parts
    • Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement, as necessary
    • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices
    • Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
    • Reviews maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
    • Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards
    • Support the facilities food safety and food quality programs to assure compliance and achieve desired results
    • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process
    • Follows instructions, responds to management direction
    • Works with Plant Engineer and Maintenance Manager to prioritize and plan work activities and completes work in timely manner
    • Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
    • Works within approved budget and conserves organizational resources
    • Follows policies and procedures and observes safety and security procedures
    • Uses equipment and materials properly and reports potentially unsafe conditions
    • Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
    • Actively pursues growth and developmental opportunities; seeks out feedback and responds without defensiveness; continuously finds ways to improve
    • Possesses the Skills and Knowledge, and able to meet the Physical Demands and perform in the work environment described in the Work Environment section below
    Skills & Knowledge for the Electrical Controls Engineer:
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
    • One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Must have PLC programming experience
    • Must have industrial electrical experience
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical prints and schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
    • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
    • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
    • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer and keyboarding skills and have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Inventory and Maintenance Related Software
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
    • Complete understanding of industrial electrical systems, including DC voltage and AC voltage
    • Proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices
    • Mechanic must have own basic set of tools, to include, but not be limited to the following items:
      1. Wrenches & sockets
      2. Adjustable wrenches
      3. Pliers -Nut Drivers
      4. Screwdrivers -Multimeter
    Education & Training for the Electrical Controls Engineer:
    • Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred
    • Minimum 3 years PLC programming experience.
    • Minimum 3 years industrial electrical experience.
    Physical Requirements for the Electrical Controls Engineer:
    • The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell
    • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
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