PLC Technician - Bakery Plant

Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Shift: This role is 1st Shift, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $37.75 an hour

In this position, you are responsible for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, and knowledge of all plant instrumentation and automatic devices. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. You will work at our Indianapolis Bakery plant and earn $37.75 per hour. This position is for day or night shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • You will document and track production variables, downtime, product samples, and ensure proper blending of raw materials by weight or automatic metering systems.
  • You will follow and document the time and temperature points in recipe specifications to meet quality standards.
  • Actively support the ConAgra Performance System
  • Follow up with outside services.
  • Follow up on control work that has been done by Maintenance Technicians.
  • You will train team members on the operations of newly installed or modified process or utility control systems.
  • You will follow up with contractors to insure they turn over fully documented PLC programs of the systems they have worked on and that they provide training for all personnel involved in the area of concern.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • You should have 2 years of experience with; pressure controls, control circuits, programmable controllers, drive units, variable frequency drives, scales, monitoring systems, sensors and security systems in an industrial environment
  • Servo Motors and drives experience
  • Vision System Experience
  • PLC troubleshooting experience
  • Allen Bradley HMI troubleshooting experience
  • Auto CAD experience
  • Associates Degree

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Sit, stand, walk and climb stairs frequently during time on duty
  • Lift/Carry/Push/Pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Reach overhead occasionally

The statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. We recognize that if you have a disability, you may require an accommodation to enable you to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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Anticipated Close Date: March 1, 2024

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
  • Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
  • Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.