Location: Fairport,NY, USA
About LiDestri Food and DrinkLiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food and beverage products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.Excellent Pay and Benefits:Great career-pathingHealth insurance with premium contributionsDental, vision, HSA100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability401k – with employer matchPaid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidaysCompany bonusesAnd many more….POSITION SUMMARY:The primary role of the Controls Technician is to work as a key maintenance team contributor to support company objectives with respect to keeping the plant equipment in excellent working condition. Responsibilities include reducing setup, repair, install, maintain machinery and process equipment including; electrical, special projects, component failures, measuring and calibrating equipment, performing preventative maintenance duties and providing corrective technical support for equipment. The role requires strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting aptitude. The Controls Technician will be actively involved in the support of Safety. Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices and Preventive Maintenance programsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Troubleshooting PLC/Control Systems, VFD and controls. Support the manufacturing process by conducting plant audits to ensure transactions are being conducted within LFI guidelines. Work with both Production and Warehouse personnel to ensure accurate reporting of both raw materials and finished goods. Supports and completes Preventive and Planned maintenance of electrical equipment including but not limited to; cleaning, inspecting, setup, diagnosing, replacement, testing and continuous improvement. Support the manufacturing process by conducting plant audits to ensure automated system transactions are being conducted within LFI guidelines. Work with both Production and Warehouse personnel to ensure accurate PLC system reporting of both raw materials and finished goodsIdentifies and reports the need for repairs/major repairs to Maintenance Management. Assist in the diagnoses of electrical malfunctions in machinery, equipment and processes. Inspect visually and listen to machines, equipment and processes to locate causes of malfunctions. Assist with the installation of new equipment and enhancing equipment through continuous improvements and upgrades. Yearly plant shut-down maintenance work requiredWork within the maintenance team to accurately communicate/document events so that others have the most effective information to solve problems. Effectively communicate with other departments in a professional manner at all times to communicate on equipment and repair status. Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance Managers and Master Mechanics on projects and continuous improvement. Crossover with previous shifts maintenance and production employees to review the schedule and current runs, identifying what needs repair and plan product changeoversCompletes all task while strictly adhering to all required industry guidelines but not limited to; Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF and all internal/external auditsReport food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actionREQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GED required3 + years of experience or AAS Electrical Tech / IBEW ApprenticeExperience working with manufacturing equipment including 3 phase motors, control wiring, 24VDC, 120VAC, 208/220VAC, 480VACExperience with Controls for Conveyor Systems and Power Transmissions, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps and ValvesExperience with Temperature controls and PID loopsExperience with calibration of RTD, Thermocouple and other low voltage sensorsKnowledge of and ability to comprehend and troubleshoot production machinery (i.e. Fillers, Rinsers, Cappers, Case Packers, Case Formers, Coolers and Pasteurizers)Familiarity with Lock-Out Tag-Out Authorized, Hot Work, Confined Space and HECP TrainingAble to read and interpret electrical schematicsAble to communicate in a professional mannerAble to use a variety of measuring tools and test equipmentAble to work independently, with limited supervisionAbility to work with numbers, perform calculations and demonstrable mechanical inclinationKnowledge of Drill Press, Chop Saw, Port-a-Band, Sawzall and other maintenance tools preferredKnowledge or experience with Multi-Meters, clamp-on current meters, megohmmeters, PLC troubleshooting via Laptop, PanelviewFood Manufacturing Experience a plusWORKING CONDITIONS:The temperature in work areas variesConstant exposure to excessive noisesRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch, climb stairs and laddersOccasionally lifting and carrying items