Controls Technician
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Hayward
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading
frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and
delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic
brands, our brands have become household favorites all across
America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle
through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to
excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our
customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.We
are looking for an onsite, 1st Shift, Control Technician to join
our Team in Hayward! The Controls Tech will provide electrical,
technical software and hardware support of the factory floor
automation and process system instruments. The Tech will also be
responsible for troubleshooting problems, analysis of processes,
equipment operation, and development of capital, infrastructure
automation designs and assist with electro/mechanical support
opportunities as assigned.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities --- Assists in the
development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of the site
wide instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to attain
"Best in Class" performance--- Performs system start-ups and
operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring,
calibration, grounding, and power testing.--- Reloads and reboots
PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.--- Performs
preventative maintenance and routine inspections.--- Provides
hardware and software application support assistance to
maintenance, engineering, and operations.--- Sets up and configures
replacement boards and assemblies to specific applications---
Specifies, organizes, and maintains adequate spare parts and
modules for control and instrumentation systems.--- Tunes automatic
feedback on closed loops using PID Controllers.--- Maintains
''to-do'' lists and system trouble reports and routinely report
status.--- Participate in the development of project scopes, design
of systems, and functional specifcations.--- Utilizes technical
materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system
drawings, Process, and Instrument Diagrams (PID's), schematics, and
blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.--- Participates in
cross-functional process improvement teams to drive plant
performance through improved processes and system performance.---
Participates in the creation and implementation of a training
program for the Maintenance Technicians and operations employees
around the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of
integrated controls and information systems.--- Maintains plant
documentation in accordance with management of change procedures,
including the maintenance of up-to-date and complete set of
as-built electrical and controls documentation/drawings.--- Assists
in training and development of maintenance technicians for
equipment and process controls operation.--- Timely communication
of all aspects of assigned projects.--- Functions as a resource for
difficult electrical, control system-related problems that the
maintenance team requires assistance to solve--- Promotes, adheres,
and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality.--- Maintains safe
and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
and regulations.--- Contributes to plant initiatives as assigned.
Position Qualifications --- 4-year degree in an Electrical Engineer
preferred, OR a proven record of accomplishment achieving positive
results and increased engineering & maintenance leadership
responsibilities with very strong process controls background
required. --- Experience must include but is not limited to:o
Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLC's, SLC500 including large networks
of ControlNet, EtherNetIP, and DeviceNeto HMI's & SCADA: PanelView
Plus, Wonderwareo Servo and Motion Controls - AB Kinetixo Vision
Applications: Cognexo Window Server 2016, Hyper-V, Thinmanager---
Instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, mass
density--- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and
troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits.--- Demonstrated
knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic
Control Systems--- Demonstrated ability to solve problems,
troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause
failure techniques, to anticipate changes, and react to avoid
disruptions.--- Demonstrated ability to utilize MS-Excel to analyze
data and other computer applications such as MS-Word,
MS-PowerPoint, and e-mail--- Capable of interfacing with all levels
of the workforce, laterally as well as vertically (exempt and
non-exempt), operations, maintenance, planners, management, plant
engineering, contractors, and vendors in a courteous and
professional manner.--- Proven ability to communicate in a clear
and concise way. Give clear, understandable information,
observations, and conclusions that can be used.--- Demonstrated
leadership skills, be self-motivated, and a self-starter with
demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.--- Base pay
range is $42-48/hr. The base pay range provided is subject to
change and may be modified in the futureWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)This
job equally operates in a maintenance, production and professional
office environment. The environment will include wet or humid
conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts or
equipment. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate,
but can be loud when in the production areas. Regularly lifting
and/or moving up to 25 pounds, while occasionally lifting and
moving up to 50 pounds. Physical requirements further include the
ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication and
may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including
nights, weekends and possibly holidays.AAP/EEO STATEMENTAjinomoto
Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or
mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other
basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is
decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
need.
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