Job Details
Carolina Foods is the maker of Duchess Brand snacks and creator of one of America's first Honey Buns. Our business has been in operation for more than 80 years, and our products are synonymous with quality, innovation, and a longer shelf-life. We are a manufacturer of sweet baked goods and our products include a variety of delicious, individually wrapped items, including: honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts to serve all customers' needs. We are poised for major growth and expansion and are looking for driven individuals to join us on our journey. Google 'Falfurrias Carolina Foods' for more information.
JOB TITLE: Automation Technician
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
BASIC FUNCTION: Provides highly technical electrical, electronic, and control system maintenance support to ensure the safe, reliable, and GMP compliant operation of Carolina Foods automated manufacturing facilities.
Pay Range: $32-37/hour
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment and systems:
- PLC, computer-controlled, and servo-controlled equipment.
- Electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, variable frequency drives, sensors, and both AC and DC motors.
- Mechanical systems and components including conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and power transmission system components such as gearboxes, belt and chain drives.
- The use of shop machinery including normal industrial tools and oscilloscopes for repair purposes.
- Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting in continuous program improvement.
- Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management.
- Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations.
- Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry.
- Facilitate coordination of OEM services and parts with Maintenance Planning and Parts departments.
DUTIES:
- Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls.
- Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents.
- Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering.
- Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders.
- Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.
- 10+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.
- Ability to configure and program PLC systems.
- 2-year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields.
- Electrical License and willingness to maintain license while employed by Carolina Foods.
- Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Regular business hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Build automation: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pineville, NC 28134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
- Work Location: In person