PLC.Electrical Technician - 1st shift

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys - a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: PLC/Electrical Technician

Job Summary: The PLC/Electrical Technician will be detail oriented, results driven, and possess the aptitude to learn and train new skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With experience in electrical and mechanical (Mechatronics) engineering, the PLC/Electrical Technician will be adept at leading teams and promoting a culture of responsiveness, adaptability, and accountability. The ALT will be proficient in verbal and written communication, and able to compile and interpret reports containing complex metrics and productivity data. In addition to being dependable, their work will be of a consistently high quality even in the face of changing and diverse demands.

Compensation Details: Hourly rate of pay is between $34.71 - 50.28 per hour depending on years of experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with the Operations Manager and Specialty Line Supervisor to establish processes and best practices for meeting production expectations on all assigned machines, including both fully automated and fully staffed sandwich production lines.
• Design, upgrade, repair, program, and troubleshoot controls for machinery and equipment used in processing, packaging, storage, or plant utility.
• Perform various activities relative to the installation, automation, and integration of new or relocated machinery.
• Advise contractors, management, maintenance personnel, and operators on machine operation and control issues.
• Installation and maintenance of programming software on department laptop. Backup and archiving of all automation files.
• Proven proficiency in application, programming, and wiring of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and Servos, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Experience and technical expertise in electrical wiring and power distribution.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFP70E
• Ensure all electrical, automation, and network systems meet OSHA, NEC, FDA, USDA and GMP regulations
• Troubleshooting experience with relay logic and three-phase contactors up to 480v.
• Strong electrical drawing interpretation skills used to trouble-shoot and modify equipment.
• Work with Fanuc Robots and other robotic equipment to make minor programming changes and support process improvements.
• Work with Rockwell Call Center and OEM technical support teams to assist in upgrades and optimization of the OT Network
• Monitor and assess the integrity and performance of a fully automated assembly line, including slicing equipment, conveyors, robotics, and vacuum sealers.
• Use common assembly, hand and power tools, drills, conduit benders, pipe threading equipment and measuring devices such as voltmeters and continuity testers as required.
• Identify areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement.
• Understand problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them.
• Select the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process.
• Design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.
• Create automated systems and the software to control them.
• Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Partner with all departments of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a fast-paced production environment preferred.
• Experience leading teams of more than five people preferred.
• Computer experience - Google Suite, Leading 2 Lean.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment of continuous change and challenges.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to provide own hand tools.
• Experience in food manufacturing or process is a plus.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.