Electrician/PLC Technician - 1st Shift - Beverage Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrician / PLC Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. This individual is responsible for performing installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements to production equipment and facilities in an effective and timely manner. Improve production results in the best available way. The Electrician/ PLC Tech frequently utilizes a laptop computer to access machine programs; the ability to make necessary programming changes and troubleshoot equipment are key capabilities for this position.

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Constructs, maintains, and tests electrical systems and components
• Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency
• Demonstrates ability to learn and retain information, methods, and processes

• Properly and efficiently installs, programs and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives, PF4, PF40, PF70, 523 and 525.
• Install and troubleshoot a variety of photo-eyes and proxies.
• Performs maintenance, installation, and preventative maintenance on all production and facilities equipment.
• Coordinates efforts with management, production, quality, maintenance, and other personnel to effectively utilize all equipment and processes and work toward continuous process improvement.
• Coordinates with outside contractors and vendors to obtain needed parts, equipment, and technical knowledge.
• Works to maintain company objectives and departmental budgets.
• Completes all required paperwork as directed by management.
• Assist production personnel to changeover production equipment and maximize production efficiency as dictated by production schedules.
• Trains other maintenance and production personnel to safely, effectively, and efficiently use production and facilities equipment.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Performs other job duties as directed by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Industrial Electrician License, or at minimum 5 years of verifiable experience working as an Industrial Electrician or PLC Tech

• Must be able to operate a forklift, manlift, and basic power tools.
• Must have basic math abilities to calculate times, speeds, temperatures, etc.
• Must have the ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
• Must have the ability to recognize and utilize the proper Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks.
• Must have current training in Hazcom; Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety; Forklift Safety; Confined Space Entry; and Electrical Safety.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Proven organizational skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Basic understanding of computers and touch screen controls.
• PLC (programmable logic controller) experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting , kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.