Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

Responsibilities

Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

Starting rate : $32.19 per hour

The Post Consumer Brands facility in Lawrence, KS operates a 24 / 7 production schedule. Production team members will work :

• 12-hour shifts, either 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am (shifts do NOT rotate!)
• Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next week (either Tuesday - Thursday or Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays)
• Shift premiums up to $1.50 per hour

The E&I Technician Apprentice position is a multi-year program to prepare an individual to assume the role of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.

• In the Apprentice role, you will train to :
• 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
• Become proficient in operating and troubleshooting of the following : Power DistributionStudio5000 or Logix5000 platform hardware and softwareDrives and Motion ControlFactoryTalk ME & SEEthernet / IP Control NetworkFood Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
• Maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment
• Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs;

adhere to company drawing and documentation standards

Perform preventive maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment.

Improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate

Use 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
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing
• 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
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback
• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area
• Able to set and meet goals
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment
• 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

Expectations :

• Able to operate, perform basic physical activities : climbing, standing, bending, twisting, and moving around stairs, ladders, platforms and various equipment
• Able to lift objects up to 60 pounds frequently
• Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
• Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
• Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
13 days ago