CAE Technician

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Controls, Automation & Electrical technicians troubleshoot, service and fix the Automated systems, computerized systems, and robotic devices, such as Automated Controls, Robotic Assembly devices and Computer-Controlled Systems across the site. Additional duties include production support in the area of controls, automation, electrical, and electronics are required. As a member of the Controls, Automation, and Electrical (CAE) group this role is expected to assist, support shift production teams, as well as develop, design, implement and validate projects and modifications on electrical/electronic/programming by performing the duties listed below.

Job Responsibilities:

Automation technicians perform routine and emergency diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs. For example, CAE technicians at CNP use weights or specialized instruments to ensure the machines are functioning properly and to design and legal specifications. If a problem occurs, the technician will troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical or from the computer systems controlling the process. Once the issue has been diagnosed, the technician shall repair or replace any necessary components, such as a sensor or electrical wiring.

Technical Guidelines:

• Troubleshoot, service and fix the computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems.

• Manufacture, document, and test control systems and process controls.

• Installation, testing and calibration level, temperature, and flow controls.

• Programable logic Control (PLC) Communication and Automation Systems. Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems. PLC programs, motor VFD's and other electronic systems.

• Troubleshoot, Modify, and Maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using Ignition SCADA, SQL Historian, Compact-Logics, Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley CLX 5500, Allen Bradley Panel View, and GE Fanuc LM-90 platforms.

• Assist on shift and as needed with Program logic and automation to support all aspects of automation across the site

• Knowledgeable of all different Electrical power profiles and able to troubleshoot effectively

• Design, fabricate and test Electrical Panels to support all levels of automation and power distribution across the site

• Instrument maintenance and calibration

• Create, organize, and maintain documentation related to aforementioned items

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years' experience in the following:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Electrical Instrumentation and calibration.

• PLC programming and troubleshooting of programs

• Electrical and PLC documentation reading and writing.

• Safe working knowledge related to electrical and mechanical activities

• Computer Applications knowledge for Word, spreadsheets, and charting.

• Training in electrical, electronics and programmable logic controllers.

• Experience variable frequency drives and motion control.

• Analog and digital circuitry.

Preferred Qualification:

Strong math, computer, and electronics skills; ability to work with hand tools and various instruments Industrial courses and certifications from accredited program in Electronics, Industrial power and Robotics and Automation

Equipment Operated:

• DVOM

• Calibration equipment

• Fabrication tools and equipment

• Conduit bending tools

• Hand tools

Physical Activity:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, and move about.

• Frequently squat, bend, kneel, climb, reach overhead, and push/pull/lift/carry 50 lbs.

Additional Compensation - Bonus Potential: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Food & Beverage Bonus Program for non-exempt employees. Under this Program, quarterly and annual bonus payouts are based on achievement of targeted production numbers. Gehl Foods, LLC reserves the right to change the Bonus Program at anytime, without notice.

Working Conditions:

Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food processing equipment.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.

Acknowledgments: I am fully capable of completing the essential functions of the job duties listed herein) I certify that I understand that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that I am expected, hereby agree, to perform other job-related tasks properly assigned to me by my supervisor. I understand and agree that the Company has the legal right to revise or change this document in part, or in total as business needs dictate. I understand and fully agree, that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment, and that my employment relationship with the Company is "at will," for an unspecified duration, and may be terminated at any time by me or the Company as specified by Section 2922 of the California Labor Code.

Salary Description

$33.00-$45.00 Hourly