Performs electrical, controls, and mechanical repairs to plant machinery, equipment and facilities. Responds to plant control needs or electrical issues. Performs PLC programming. Maintains plant IT hardware. Upgrades machine controls and safeties following NEC and State codes. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA), building and electrical codes, and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

SC Columbia

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Electronics Maintenance Team Member

Job Description:

Schedule: 2-2-3 schedule, with additional overtime based on production needs, open hours include: 

*2nd Shift- 5:45pm to 6:00am 

Work Location: 2000 American Italian Way, Columbia, SC

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $37.37 per hour,

with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift.

Position Details

Upgrade all machine controls to current PLCs or PACs and machine safeties to CAT 3 level. Monitors and installs electrical equipment per NEC code. Provides electrical safety training to maintenance personnel to include arc flash, qualified workers, LOTO 3-point verification, provides technical training to maintenance department. Provided troubleshooting assistance to maintenance department. Work with internal and external resources on plant projects. Prepare and maintain all specific documentation related to job activities. Follows and enforces standards for food safety and food quality production reflected in SQF as well as the regulations of major vendors and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA and EPA. Effectively communicate with coworkers and outside contractors. Be discreet in the use of company confidential information Perform other duties as required

Supervision:This position does not have direct reports.Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Electronics or Electromechanical Technologies preferred. Experience with industrial plc’s Allen Bradley preferred.Electrical and electronics experience Required.Must adhere to all safety, food safety and quality rules and procedures.  Must be able to work overtime and other shifts as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform in a variety of physical conditions including cramped spacesAble to work in varied temperatures, some with extreme temperatures and high humidity (>100 degrees F.).must be able to perform detailed workAble to stoop, bend, twist, squat, stand and sit for various periods at a time with or without reasonable accommodations.May work in enclosed areas and in noisy environment.Must perform moderate to heavy lifting (30 to 100lbs).

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.