Lake Odessa, Michigan, US
21 hours ago
Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.



Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st 
Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hr

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Health and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays 401(k) with Cargill Matching ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts 


Principal Accountabilities 

Manufacturing Process ReliabilityMaintain Process and Industry Standards and SpecificationsSafety, Health and EnvironmentEffectively and safely operates standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipmentPerform preventative maintenance up to and including Annual PM’sRead and understand mechanical and electrical schematics without issuePossess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditionsComplete complex troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical related issues without direct supervisionFollow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniquesLocate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instrumentsUnderstand and certify in LOTOIdentify follow-up work requiredAcquire planned materials, tools and documentation for planned work, and work order information for reactive workInvestigate job site if required – determine scope of work (reactive work)Prepare work site – scaffolding, safety, etcRespond to interruption work from immediate supervisorMove to next job after completion or as directed by Maintenance SupervisorWith the Maintenance Supervisor, resolve problems as needed to perform workComplete Closeout Activities including, Tool accountability / Parts reconciliation, Sanitation tagging / Notification to Production, Return unused materials and tools, Functional Operations test complete, and arrange for PdM validationComplete, Sign and return hardcopy Work Order to Maintenance Supervisor complete with; Work Description, Symptoms, As Found, As Left, Start / Finish time, and Labor Hours and Note Deficiencies, Delays, any Job Plan Feedback Effectively inform through written communication daily pass-downs issues and actionsHelp to establish and implement preventative maintenance procedures for electronic controlled equipment, plant instrumentation and plant data collection systemsMaintain and troubleshooting electronic controlled equipment, plant instrumentation and plant data collection systemSelf-starter and high performance individual with ability to prioritize his/her daily workloadWorking knowledge of, ability to troubleshoot and repair analog, digital control devices and sensorsAbility to effectively operate and use an oscilloscope, VOM and other test equipment to troubleshoot and repair industrial control devicesWorking knowledge of serial communications and ability to troubleshoot communications between PLC/PC and ASCII devices. (bar-code readers, scales, label printers, digital displays, terminals, RFID, wireless networking, etc.)Proven troubleshooting skillsAggressive to solve problems in a methodical mannerProgramming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley 


Required Qualifications 

High School or GED Equivalent  Programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley Be able to troubleshoot PLCs and Ladder logic Be willing to be a part of the Hazmat teamElectrical/Maintenance Journeyman License in the state of Michigan 3 years manufacturing maintenance experienceStrong electrical & mechanical aptitudeAbility to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawingsAbility to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, and wiring schematicsAbility to work weekend and off shift hours as needed


Preferred Qualifications

Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systemsProgramming and troubleshooting skills with Allen-Bradley Maintenance experience in a food processing environmentAble to effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including, RTD calibrators, digital multi-meters, 4 to 20 ma calibration unit, etcAbility to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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