Electro/Mechanical Technician (Food Manufacturing)

AB Mauri North America is a division of AB Mauri, a global leader in yeast and bakery ingredient products.

Our signature line of quality bakery ingredients including dough conditioners, mold inhibitors, leaveners, vinegars, malts, syrups, acidulants and more are sold under the AB Mauri Bakery Ingredients brand name.

When bakers choose from our complete product portfolio, they experience our commitment to an ongoing working relationship beyond the product purchase.AB Mauri North America dates back to the introduction of Fleischmann’s Yeast in the U.S.

in 1868, thanks to the industry-changing vision held by brothers Charles and Maximillian Fleischmann who partnered with Cincinnati businessman James Gaff.Around the world, AB Mauri operates in more than 50 locations in 32 countries, with global headquarters located in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

AB Mauri was formed in 2004 as an operating division of Associated British Foods (ABF).

Position Title:ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIANReports To:maintenance supervisorDivision:AB Mauri North AmericaFLSA Status:NON-EXEMPTDepartment/ Location:maintenance/ memphisPositionObjective:Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, conveyors systems, and production machines and equipment.Key Result Areas:Performance Standards:Core ValuesContinuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable.MaintenanceAlign, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools and power tools.Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.Read and troubleshoot using blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, PLC logic and DCS language.Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, drives, starters and process instruments.Replace/repair/calibrate faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as relays, switches, contactors, solenoids, photo eyes, flow meters, level and pressure indicators/transmitters, RTD’s, etc.Repair/replace faulty electronic components such as PCB’sTroubleshoot PLC/DCS systems and associated apparatus by programming or editing programs and control loopsCreate and modify PLC/DCS programs for new and existing equipmentTroubleshoot, align, and repair 4-20mA circuitsObserve production equipment in operation and troubleshoot packaging equipment failures.Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Repair or replace defective parts.

Install special functional and structural parts in devices.

Lubricate and clean parts.Start devices to test their performance.

PackagingKnowledge of packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.Human Resources Comply with HR policies and procedures.Comply with relevant employment laws.OtherOther duties as assigned.Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IS PREFERREDMinimum Associates degree in industrial electronics and/or plant maintenance from a two year college, technical or trade schoolTwo to five years applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical terminology.

Ability to recognize problems with various types of industrial machinery.

Experience in food processing.Proficient with Windows-based operating systems and software.Allen-Bradley PLC’s: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Flex I/O, MicroLogix, Panelview, RSView, SCADA systems, communications via ControlNet, DeviceNet, or Ethernet.Programming/troubleshooting robotsISA CertificationPrecision maintenance other factorsAbility to work rotating shifts.Occasional overtime may be required.WORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance visions, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee occasionally works in high places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

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