Electromechanical Technician

Baldwin Richardson Foods•Corona, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is in our Corona, CA location. As an Electromechanical Technician under minimal supervision, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on electromechanical and electrical systems, instrumentations, and PLCs utilizing standard work practices, to ensure production is supported in a safe and efficient manner. This role is on the 2nd Shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm with a $.75 shift differential for evenings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED - required.
A minimum of three (3) years of electrical and electromechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience (manufacturing, automotive, farming) - required.
Proficiency with hand, portable power, and shop tools in the maintenance of manufacturing equipment is required.
Experience troubleshooting to identify root-cause issues on electrical equipment or components.
Proficiently reading and interpreting electrical schematics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics/Controls.
Ability to use more complex analytical and measuring tools for vibration analysis, torque requirements and tolerances.
Provide feedback and modification of PM’s based on observations
Provide feedback of overall health of machine centers
Able to use voltmeter and megger
Able to read ladder logic to diagnose production issues
Able to identify and replace faulty common electrical components (fuses, motors, photo eyes, relays, light ballast)
Able to replace frequency drives and program
Familiar with HMI software and communication protocols
Familiarity with Fillers, Cappers, Case Packers, conveyors, tanks, and pumps
Curiosity to learn as well as mentor others on the team and organization.
Willingness to dig into the root-cause of failures, and ensure the repair is done through to completion.
Ability and willingness to troubleshoot high-speed equipment in a safe, efficient manner
A pro-active, high-energy attitude, geared towards achieving continuous improvement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
Able to work autonomously or in a team environment as a critical-thinker and decision-maker
Ability to independently prioritize and multitask effectively.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, including off-shift, weekends and holidays when required to support the production schedule.
Must be able to stand for full shift, which is minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, at times without aid.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), heat, and moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

2 (two-year) associate degree, licensing, or equivalent trade school technical training in related field highly preferred, but applicable experience will be considered in lieu of licensing or education.
Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically working to meet GMP, OSHA, FDA, EPA standards is preferred.
Ability to write ladder logic or modify
Ability to replace, modify HMI software and hardware
Use of more complex electrical tools (oscilloscope, data logger)
Well-rounded in all Allen Bradley software

Responsibilities

Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, product safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.
Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
Support continuous improvement efforts by providing equipment and process expertise.
Troubleshoot and repair all plant-related electrical components including motors, servos, VFD’s, and PLC’s.
Leverage electrical expertise to support troubleshooting of process and support equipment.
Maintain electrical systems through execution of preventive maintenance programs.
May be involved with providing technical support to Operations Team for training and staff development (i.e., cross training production personnel for first level-maintenance activities)
Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs qualification.