SUMMARY: This position promotes efficient operation of existing electrical and control systems. Supports daily production operations through troubleshooting and continuous improvement of operational software and control systems. Works closely with maintenance personnel and facility and corporate engineering to develop and implement improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods. Responsible for analyzing and resolving electrical problems, troubleshooting and continuous improvement on analog/digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems and computer network communications. Assist in directing plant mechanics as needed to complete repairs. Document and implements work order procedures for new equipment/technology and the complete documentation of all system modifications. Responsible for installation and maintenance of Process Control Instruments, both pneumatic and electronic. Repair, calibrate and clean all instruments, pressure switches, flow tubes and gauges to ensure minimal downtime and efficient utilization of pneumatic and electronic equipment. Use and wear safety and protective equipment, as required Attend training to develop and improve knowledge and skills Adhere to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect employees, equipment, materials, and facilities Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor Track software versions for maintaining licenses, specifying contracts, ordering new equipment and obtaining service contracts. Verify new components and software meet current Faribault Foods standards and are compatible with current architecture.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must have GED, high school diploma or higher and one to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. College coursework in electronics or controls preferred. Previous hands-on experience with PLC controls and logic circuits required.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Windows programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. PLC and HMI controls experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPEAKING: Verbally interacts to coordinate tasks with others one-on-one and with one or more people, face to face or on the phone; often with authority figures, in academic/workplace contexts. Explains how to carry out a process, procedure, method or technique.
LISTENING: Must possess adequate listening/interpreting skills to satisfy most academic and work-related expectations for competent communication. Can follow extensive, multi-step complex instructions on how to operate a machine and can complete a related evaluation task in a standard format: circling, matching, filling in blanks, completing a chart.
DOCUMENT USE: Able to locate and integrate, or compare/contrast 2-3 specific pieces of information in visually complex texts (e.g., tables, calendars, schedules, phone directories, cookbooks) or across paragraphs or sections of text. Able to look at complex diagram/overview of a manufacturing operation and compares accuracy of graphic information with the detailed descriptive text.
READING: Able to read policy and procedure manuals, equipment, installation and use manuals, user product guides, health and safety advisories, legal and administrative procedures, scientific and experimental procedures. Able to interpret selections from texts about safety precautions at a workplace, by locating and integrating 3-4 pieces of information from the text.
WRITING: Able to convey business messages as written notes, memoranda, letters of request, or work log entries, to indicate a problem, to request a change, or to request information.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.