Decatur Prepared Foods Plant, Alabama, USA
15 days ago
2nd Shift Automation Technician

SHIFT HOURS:

6:00PM-7:00AM

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of electrical instrumentation and control systems. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

     

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:                              

Under minimal supervision, install, test, and repair electrical instrumentation and control systemsRead and interpret repair manuals, diagrams, and schematics for the safe installation and repair of electrical instrumentation and control systemsAccurately complete required documentation and record in a timely mannerIdentify unsafe conditions through an understanding of relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions; test and correct or report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on ownAll other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in industrial Control Systems or a related field from an accredited institution

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum 5 years’ repair and installation experience in varied industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems; experience in PLCs and computer-based HMIsKnowledge of national electric code, operation, assembly, installation, and diagnosis of industrial instrumentation and control systemsUnderstands and uses hand tools to install and repair industrial instrumentation control systemsIntermediate math and computer skillsAbility to work unsupervised and self-motivatedAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hoursSound work ethic, honesty, and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently lifts up to 50 lbsFrequently lifts overheadWalks in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis, ranging from one to several miles per dayWorks in an environment with strong, foul odors Frequently uses visual skills to inspect birds, production charts and scalesMust use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odorsFrequently enters confined space areasFrequently exposed to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit)Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling
 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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