At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's® (https://www.jacklinks.com/) , Lorissa's Kitchen® (https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/) , Golden Island® (https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/) , BiFi® (https://www.bifi.com/en) , and Peperami® (https://www.peperami.tv/) and KOOEE!® (https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/) to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.
Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.
Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Plant Controls Technician's job is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Pay: The starting rate for this role is $23.31 - $43.01(Hourly)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Daily work:
Maintain and troubleshoot software programs for process control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet and DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, robotics, variable frequency drives, SCADA/MES, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.
Comply with arc flash, confined space, hot work, LOTO procedures and policies in accordance with NFPA 70 E qualified electrical worker program.
Communicate technical issues and project timelines with leadership, operations, and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
General:
Assist in developing specifications for instrumentation, controls, and electrical components. Read and interpret software control logic, electrical diagrams, manuals, and drawings.
Perform installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of general control systems, transmitters, gauges, control valves, transducers, probes, level switches, pressure switches, temperature switches, flowmeters, and associated equipment that send and receive data.
Attend technical conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of control system processes and procedures.
Collaborate with Engineering/Maintenance to develop procedures and standards.
Help train and develop shift maintenance technicians on controls systems concepts and procedures.
Must be a team player capable of working on multiple projects, must take initiative with assignments and be proactive with safety and add value in group projects.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education: Associate degree in electronic technology or related field, or 5 years equivalent experience.
Required Experience: Thorough understanding of PLC I/O and TCP/IP.
Preferred:
Undergraduate technical degree and previous experience working in a meat processing facility
Robotics maintenance and troubleshooting experience
Ammonia refrigeration experience
Experience working in food manufacturing environment
English/Spanish bilingual
Qualified Electrical Worker, NFPA 70 E compliance
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley Studio 5000 PLC's and PLC components.
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and program AB HMI components.
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Fanuc Robotics system components and controls.
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), DC drives, and standard electrical components.
Industrial electrical distribution systems with hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 120/208/240vac 3-phase, 277/480vac 3-phase, 4160 V medium voltage, and 24VDC systems.
Familiarity with electrical testing and troubleshooting instruments such as a multimeter, megohmmeter, signal generators, communicators, calibration equipment.
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify multiple Industrial Ethernet networks and VLANs including cabling, unmanaged and managed switches, and all other associated devices.
Ability to execute project tasks assigned.
Reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Instrument calibration.
Ability to interpret and modify drawings both mechanical and electrical.
Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's.
A willingness to learn and grow their controls and automation skills.
Ability to train others with lesser skills.
Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures.
The ability to perform heavy physical work, exercising up to 50 pounds of strength frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
Utilizing CMMS for work scheduling and documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products, and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.
The starting rate for this role is The starting rate for this role is $23.31 - $43.0 (Hourly). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.
E-VERIFY:
Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
