Job Abstract

PURPOSE – The Maintenance Controls/PLC Tech position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment to help ensure continuous plant operations and production requirements. Assists in the creation of PM programs; provides facilities maintenance and production support as needed; supports plant controls, automation and programming needs; carries out equipment design, programming and installation work under the direction on the Maintenance Project Coordinator when necessary.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES – The following are required of the Maintenance Controls/PLC Technician position

• Has advanced knowledge, troubleshooting skills and repair techniques of electrical controls, circuits and systems.
• Has advanced knowledge, troubleshooting skills and repair techniques of mechanical and pneumatic components and systems.
• Has advanced knowledge and understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, VFDs and other automated controls.
• Understands ladder logic and can perform some PLC programming functions and troubleshooting.
• Experience and knowledge of robotics, robotic control and integration preferred.
• Performs advanced level maintenance and repairs to all manufacturing and facility equipment and systems
• Performs preventive maintenance activities on production, processing and plant equipment and systems.
• Knowledge and ordering of parts as necessary.
• Able to follow directions and work unsupervised at times.
• Experience with fork lift, boom lift and scissor lift operation.
• Follows all GMP’s and safety guidelines.
• Familiar with Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Accurately fills out all required paperwork.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and shift flexibility.

• Operates equipment and works safely, follows all GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.
•  Participates in meetings.
•  Can operate simple shop equipment. (i.e., drills, saws, grinders, and sanders)
•  Fills in for other positions as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional responsibilities of this position include assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.  Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position

Special Skill Requirements:  Candidates should have demonstrated experience with the following skills:

1.  PLC: Extensive experience with PLC programming. Capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs.  Must maintain strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both PLC hardware and PLC software related problems.  Has complete understanding of PLC communications. Allen - Bradley experience is strongly preferred with specific experience using Logix 500 and Logix 5000 software programs.

2. HMI:   Must have an understanding of the functionality and operation of the individual software packages including computer network communication systems. Maintains strong troubleshooting skills to resolve both hardware and software related problems with these systems.

3. Motion Control:  Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor based motion control system including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers, servo motors, and feedback devices (incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers).  Capable of troubleshooting applications (typically for Emerson and Allen Bradley motion control platforms) that implement simple to moderately complex motion control systems.  Must be able to configure & troubleshoot variable frequency drive systems and have an understanding of basic and advanced parameters.

4. Device Networks:  Must be able to troubleshoot device networks implemented with DH+, Remote I/O, Ethernet, and other technologies.

5. Instrumentation:  Maintains skills needed to configure, calibrate and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters and pressure transducers.

6. Electrical: Must have strong electrical skills. Can troubleshoot controls and relay logic. Understands electrical theory and basic calculations. Familiar with the National Electrical Code. Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics. Can install, wire and set up electrical apparatus, components and devices.

7. PC Skills:  Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CMMS programs.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES-

• 5 years’  experience in a manufacturing / production  environment
• High School or GED required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have own hand tools to perform all job duties

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.