Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E&I)
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E&I)
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Job Description
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
As an E&I Technician you will have complete involvement in routine or emergency maintenance as well as corrective preventive predictive maintenance and basic care for all electrical and mechanical equipment and their related controls. This is a 1st Shift role.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
Troubleshoot install maintain repair calibrate and test a wide variety of instrumentation (including but not limited to transmitters actuators flow meters sensors Encoders potentiometers and control valves) for improved reliability and uptime.
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and metering control instruments to include but would not be limited to control valves transmitters heat trace cylinders solenoid valves etc.
Troubleshoot machine ethernet network.
Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
Read interpret and perform wiring tasks according to specifications and schematics for the installation and repair of production equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC/Rockwell software and hardware making recommendations and performing software changes.
Troubleshoots repairs and installs wiring circuits transformers motors variable frequency drives Servo drives protective devices control devices and lighting system in compliance with electrical codes standards and regulations.
Safely work with a wide variety of precision hand and power tools related to field and shop work such as electronic and electric test equipment etc.
Work with other departments in the planning of and installation of new equipment and system upgrades.
Employee regularly required standing reaching bending and moving about the facility.
Vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Ability to read and follow electrical prints.
Ability to trouble shootvac and 24 vdc.
Ability to use a multimeter.
Firm understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Basic knowledge and experience in computer usage.
High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
3 years of electrical experience under a qualified journeyman electrician preferred.
Working knowledge of studio 5000 Rockwell software and factory talk view studio a plus.
Working knowledge of Rockwell power flex 525 drives a plus.
Working knowledge of Rockwell hardware networking.
Must read write and speak English.
A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
Knowledge of power and hand tools.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
