Electronics Controls Technician, National Beef Leathers, St. Joseph, Missouri

Company: National Beef Packing Co. LLC
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

US-MO-St JosephRequisition ID: 2022-2425Position Type: Regular Full-TimeCategory: MaintenanceOverviewFind your future at National Beef! National Beef Leathers of St. Joseph, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Maintenance Team as an Electronics Controls Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef Leathers could become your next career move!Competitive Wages and Benefits:Health/Vision/Dental/Prescription401(k) with company match after 1 full year of employmentsPaid VacationPaid Personal TimePaid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementCompany paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability after 1 year of employment ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for the Electronics Controls Technician position include but are not limited to:Provide technical guidance to help support production throughput, efficiency, cost reduction and safety improvementsProvide detailed investigative reports to Electrical Supervisor containing what, when and root cause along with countermeasures on all equipment downtime exceeding 15 minutes.Responsible for the support of training objectives in the area of PLC and Controls to Maintenance TechniciansAssist with scheduling, preparation, installation, service parts inventory and maintenance of technical equipment beyond the scope of ordinary maintenance team membersAssist with the development of controls systems and proceduresWorks with engineering team to document and standardize process improvementsProvides technical support to existing equipmentAssist with the collection and storage of all control parameter settings for plant equipmentAssist with the development of upgrade plans for obsolescent equipment controlsImproves existing control packages to become more reliable and production/maintenance friendlyTroubleshoots hardware and software issuesAssist with the maintenance of Electrical diagrams and any other documentation for all production equipmentAbility to communicate well with members of the maintenance and engineering teamReviews daily shift Maintenance work logs for issues and suggest and implements countermeasuresMaintenance support for daily production activities and general facilities maintenance including painting and repair of buildingAbility to perform electrical installations and repair using 480V to 24VAbility to troubleshoot and repair conveyor lines, Allen Bradley HMI unitsMulti-task in a fast paced manufacturing environmentPerforms any other duties as required by ManagementThis is a safety sensitive position. This position is NOT remote.QualificationsThe ideal candidate for the Electronics Controls Technician position should possess the following:Solid experience and knowledge of PLC operations, functions and troubleshootingRockwell Automation System's AnalysisRS Logix 5000Modbus and ModiconRSlinxRS Logix 500AB Panel-viewIgnitionSCADADigital and Analog I/O24V to 480V TroubleshootingAbility to read Electrical PrintsMust have flexible hours (on call)Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenchesBasic computer skillsWillingness to work and be on time when scheduledAbility to read, write and speak EnglishStrong work ethic and eye for detailExemplary safety record (with previous employer)Strong communication skills, both written and verbalGeneral knowledge of plant layout Company OverviewNational Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.PI177818712

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