Brand: Post Consumer Brands
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Lawrence, Kansas
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 31035
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/postconsumerbrands/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Post-Consumer-Brands/1919490918137560/) for the latest news.
Location Description
The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 200+ hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
In the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician role, you will:
Maintain and repair all electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles 'n Bits
Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:
Power Distribution
Studio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and software
Drives and Motion Control
FactoryTalk ME & SE
Ethernet/IP Control Network
Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
Maintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment
Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs; adheres to company drawing and documentation standards
Performs preventive maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate
Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions
Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
Qualifications
The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:
Possess a high school diploma or a GED
Associates, technical degree or training is preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required
Previous mechanical/maintenance experience is preferred
Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred
Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed
Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions
Working knowledge of general electrical safety
Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls
Able to work both independently and on a team
Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements
Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate
Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills
Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system
Desire to work in a constantly changing, progressive environment
Perform the following actions with our without reasonable accommodation:
Lift floor to Knuckle 65 lbs. occasionally
Lift 12" from floor to Knuckle 65 lbs. occasionally
Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Standing Constantly
Walking Constantly
Climb Stairs Frequently
Climb Ladder Frequently
Stooping/bending Frequently
Squatting Frequently
Reaching (forward and above shoulder level)Frequently
Manual Dexterity Constantly
Responsibilities
In the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician role, you will:
Maintain and repair all electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles 'n Bits
Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:
Power Distribution
Studio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and software
Drives and Motion Control
FactoryTalk ME & SE
Ethernet/IP Control Network
Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
Maintains and properly operates electrical testing equipment
Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs; adheres to company drawing and documentation standards
Performs preventive maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate
Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions
Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
The successful candidate (s) for this role will have the following qualifications:
Possess a high school diploma or a GED
Associates, technical degree or training is preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required
Previous mechanical/maintenance experience is preferred
Previous food manufacturing experience is preferred
Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed
Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions
Working knowledge of general electrical safety
Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls
Able to work both independently and on a team
Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements
Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate
Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills
Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system
Desire to work in a constantly changing, progressive environment
Perform the following actions with our without reasonable accommodation:
Lift floor to Knuckle 65 lbs. occasionally
Lift 12" from floor to Knuckle 65 lbs. occasionally
Push (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
Pull (static force) 50 lbs. occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Standing Constantly
Walking Constantly
Climb Stairs Frequently
Climb Ladder Frequently
Stooping/bending Frequently
Squatting Frequently
Reaching (forward and above shoulder level)Frequently
Manual Dexterity Constantly
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
