at Smithfield Foods* in Junction City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The Electrical Automation Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and work to improve the electrical and automation systems within the production facility. This position is responsible for complying with Safety work rules as well as reinforcing Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly in an effort to reduce product and process variability.
Core Responsibilities- Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, and personnel safety.
- Always ensure regulatory compliance
- Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals
- Troubleshoot process issues with automation software.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens.
- Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues.
- Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain servers.
- Create user manuals and training documentation. Train technicians as appropriate.
- Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements.
- Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed.
- Provide support and leadership to the maintenance technicians.
- Manage, back up, and organize all electrical and automation-related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.).
