Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Info

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Job Location: Louisville

Want to make an impact?

The Electrical Instrumentation Technician performs maintenance activities associated with electrical/electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, as/dc drives, relay logic circuits and equipment software. The Electrical Instrumentation Technician provides electrical support to the Maintenance and Engineering teams.

Ways you will make a difference

• Performing duties of preventive and predictable maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and repairing multiple electrical and mechanical systems plant wide.
• Reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams.
• Modifying existing systems to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Monitor control systems and equipment performance and conduct visual inspections of human-machine interfaces.
• Monitor and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned systems.
• Ensure proper operations of systems and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose system problems and take corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide input to and utilize Computer Maintenance Management System to maintain accurate equipment histories and capture work activities ensuring efficient and cost effective operation of systems.
• Understand and be proficient in application of National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Work directly with in-house personnel or contracted services to ensure systems are maintained and projects are completed. Organize reference materials, computer systems, manuals and prints with Engineering Department and Maintenance.
• Maintains safe working practices and conditions; participates in safety inspections and identifying and correcting hazards.
• Maintains housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practices in the bakery.
• The ability to show up on time and to be at work
• The ability to work overtime

Skills that will make you successful

• Associates degree in Electronic/Electrical Technologies or equivalent experience. Formal training in Allen Bradley PLCs and software to include troubleshooting, programming, and interfacing a plus.
• Five plus years' prior job related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient with relevant computer programs.
• Extensive technical knowledge of plant control systems.
• Strong organizational, as well as, oral and written communications skills.

Experiences that will support your success

• Operates equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, etc. in order to safely and properly perform maintenance on machinery.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned
• Worker subject to exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Worker subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions; not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Worker subject to outside environmental conditions: no effective protection from weather.
• Worker subject to both inside & outside environmental conditions.
• Worker subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods less than one hour.
• Worker subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Worker subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.
• Worker subject to oils: there is air/skin exposure to oils & cutting fluids.

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