Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (E&I)Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.Purpose Statement: As an E&I Technician you will have complete involvement in routine or emergency maintenance as well as corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance and basic care for all electrical and mechanical equipment and their related controls.Key Accountabilities and Outcomes:Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.Troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, calibrate and test a wide variety of instrumentation (including but not limited to transmitters, actuators, flow meters, sensors, Encoders, potentiometers, and control valves) for improved reliability and uptime.Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and metering control instruments to include (but would not be limited to) control valves, transmitters, heat trace, cylinders, solenoid valves etc.Troubleshoot machine ethernet network.Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.Read, interpret and perform wiring tasks according to specifications and schematics for the installation and repair of production equipment.Troubleshoot PLC/Rockwell software and hardware, making recommendations and performing software changes.Troubleshoots, repairs and installs wiring circuits, transformers, motors, variable frequency drives, Servo drives, protective devices, control devices, and lighting system in compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.Safely work with a wide variety of precision hand and power tools related to field and shop work such as electronic and electric test equipment, etc.Work with other departments in the planning of and installation of new equipment and system upgrades.Employee regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility.Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Ability to read and follow electrical prints.Ability to troubleshoot 440, 220, 110 vac and 24 vdc.Ability to use a multimeter.Firm understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.3 years of electrical experience under a qualified journeyman electrician, preferred.Working knowledge of studio 5000 Rockwell software, and factory talk view studio a plus.Working knowledge of Rockwell power flex 525 drives a plus.Working knowledge of Rockwell hardware networking.Must read, write and speak English.A high degree of judgment is required for this job.Knowledge of power and hand tools.Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.Bringing Your Best Self To WorkAs a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: Competitive compensation Health & financial benefits Paid time off Parental leave Family planning support Flexible work policy Associate resource groups Volunteering & community impact opportunities Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.Meet Rich'sRich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.