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HP Hood LLC

Controls Mechanic - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts

HP Hood LLC, Batavia, New York, United States

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Controls Mechanic – Nights – 12 Hour Shifts Are you a self‑driven person looking to advance your career as a high‑impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that foster strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super‑regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, installation of equipment, troubleshooting of electrical and electronics systems and upgrades to existing controls and instrumentation systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Understanding of industrial 3‑phase motor control circuits

Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, AC & DC theory, and power distribution

Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment to make timely repairs

Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment

Understands operational urgency and supports production needs

Communicates with Maintenance Supervision/Management any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards

Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators

Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies

Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner

Ability to learn Allen Bradley Logix, Factory Talk and Metrics suites for troubleshooting purposes

Ability to learn Siemens Series 7 language and software suites for troubleshooting purposes

Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision

Education, Experience, Skills And Competencies

GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing

Prior experience in industrial controls and instrumentation

Intermediate computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent troubleshooting knowledge and fully capable of electrical testing tools

Experience within PLC’s, analog controls, sensors and VFDs

Experience working with outside vendors and contractors. Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

Ability to successfully multi‑task

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Electrical and electronic experience

Electrical Drives – Resets and replacements

Motor Wiring and testing

Sensor replacement – setting up parameters

Understand of PLC’s – assist with troubleshooting of system while HP Hood employee(s) logged into PLC programs via phone

Arch Flash Training Certificate

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$37.35 - $39.11 USD .

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. “VERVRAA Federal Contractor”. Privacy Policy. CCPA.

For Applicants in Massachusetts – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

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