Maintenance PLC/Electrician

3 weeks ago


Muscatine, United States KH Manufacturing - North America Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Overview:

Are you ready to work at HJ Heinz’s longest operating facility and join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference

Areas of responsibility include maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment- machinery- and plant systems. A successful candidate in this role is a fast learner- likes to observe and recommend changes to improve their jobs. Feels comfortable working with electrical and mechanical equipment. Candidates in this role will be required to perform all job duties assigned by their supervisor. This is an ideal job for somebody looking for long term career with a stable- reputable company.

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Works with all departments to meet or surpass the plant’s safety goals
  • Recommends and implements continuous improvement on equipment and system design through use of the team concept. Support project planning and execution
  • Follows all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Troubleshoots through PLC’s
  • Ability to write program changes
  • Able to fix process issues
  • Troubleshoots and calibrates I2P’s
  • Programs and replaces VFD’s
  • Capable of retrieving and downloading programs into HMI’s
  • Performs troubleshooting and equipment repairs as needed to minimize downtime
  • Installs/ repairs/ maintains all types of electrical equipment including PLC’s, wiring, motor starters, switches, motors, actuators, valves, etc
  • Reads and understands all types of blueprints and CAD drawings
  • Operates power tools, hand tools, and electrical and instrument test equipment to install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment
  • Operates all types of machine shop equipment including drills, grinders, and cut-off saws
  • Performs all necessary documentation of work performed and any unusual conditions, or defective equipment with the highest accuracy possible in SAP
  • Executes Food Quality PM’s as assigned
  • Executes ownership of tools and shop by maintaining good housekeeping and a clean and orderly work area.
  • Mentors and trains other Technicians and Apprentices in technical and leadership skills.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts
  • Conduct training for other associates in area of responsibility
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
  • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
  • PLC Wiring Experience
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Salary info:

$32.78 / hr



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