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High Liner Foods USA

Controls Technician

High Liner Foods USA, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 00215

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Responsibilities

AC/DC control circuits

PLC and control circuit troubleshooting

Ladder logic knowledge and basic programming skills

VFDs

120v, 240, 480v single and three phase power circuits

24v and 120v control circuits

Use of hand tools, multimeters (analog & digital), ammeters, amp probes, etc.

Work from manuals, print schematics: basic skills in math & reading

Good communication skills, basic computer skills

Planning and organizing skills

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) – Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, Siemens

Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (TCP) or Allen Bradley Panel View Plus (a Plus)

Experience with proximity and photo sensors

Training of maintenance personnel

Documentation

Must be able to comprehend and comply with all OSHA and company safety and electrical regulations including Lock Out / Tag Out, and Arc Flash protection

Requirements

4-year bachelor’s degree in electrical technologies or equivalent experience

Certified Allen Bradley technician (desirable training to attain will be provided)

4 years of industrial automation experience in food manufacturing and distribution environment preferred

Programming experience desired. Allen-Bradley systems experience includes, but is not limited to, Rockwell Factory Talk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks

Experience developing process control strategies, architecture and PLC programs is required

Experience with Allen-Bradley variable speed drives

Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form

Must be able to produce passing grade on written HACCP examination; must demonstrate adherence to HACCP standards in daily performance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, bend, squat and climb (ladders). The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, feel objects, tools or controls

The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 40 lbs

Work Environment

The work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors

Allergens found inside the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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