PLC and Electrical Technician – Selah Plant

Position: PLC and Electrical Technician – Selah Plant Location: Selah, WA Job Id: 1187 # of Openings: 0 SUMMARY: Maintain and improve plant equipment in a professional manner. Assist plant operations through planning and problem solving. Increase efficiency, maximize output, and reduce waste, train mechanics, operators, and technicians.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices.It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.This is a representative sample–not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.Communicate:Communicate with mechanics, co-workers, and next shift personnelInterpret information for job repairsComplete shift reports daily.Complete time sheets daily.Talk to technicians and co-workers regarding machine operating efficienciesMaintain Records on equipmentNotify appropriate people if problems ariseCommunicate with purchasing re: Parts ordering and Inventory levelsClock in and out of Time and Attendance system and change Job codes as required.Complete Assigned Work Orders in a timely manner.Use Movex Program to complete work orders and document activities.Delegate work to other mechanics.Train and Assist OperatorsRelieve operators in emergency situationsProvide technical assistanceProvide physical assistanceSupport co-workers ideas and workTrain new team members as requiredAssist operators in training positions3. Maintain a Clean, Safe Work Area:Sweep floors and remove debrisKeep work area clean and rinse when necessaryFollow proper cleaning procedures: cover photo eyes, motors and electrical components etc.Follow proper handling procedures when working with chemicalsFollow- Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual Master Sanitation SchedulesMaintains area of responsibility to meet GMP standardsFollow LOTO (lock out/ tag out) procedures when cleaningMaintain a Clean and Safe Work Area:Observe lock out proceduresRemove all tools and equipment when finishedPick up debrisSweep work areaMaintains area of responsibility to meet GMP standardsObserve Confined Space Entry Procedures.Observe Hot Work Permit Procedures.Observe Emergence Evacuation ProceduresObserve Hazardous Material Policies.Account for all tools and parts used on the production floor.Complete Special Projects:Convert ideas into finished productsDetermine parts availabilityPlan layoutPlan workloadDelegate tasks to specialistsFabricate equipment as instructedMake Process Improvements:Perform process changes as approved by supervisorsMonitor improvements to ensure efficiency increasesInform supervisors of needed process improvementsTest improvementsImprove Existing Processes:Decide how to improve processAlert supervisor of needed improvementsFabricate improvements as requiredTest new processLearn New Techniques and Methods:Demonstrate willingness to learn new techniquesUse new procedures on equipmentRead information on systemsReceive on the job training in technical classesMaintain Pride in Workmanship:Produce quality workmanship in a professional mannerMaintain a positive attitudeComplete job in a timely mannerSet a positive example for co-workersProvide a neat appearance: personnel and plantQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Two years position related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to communicate in EnglishLANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, statistical correspondence, and memos in English.Ability to write simple correspondence in EnglishAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees of TreeTop.Ability to communicate effectively in English.Ability to comprehend statistical data, performs laboratory analysis, and comprehends laboratory specifications and procedures.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.Ability to draw and interpret bar graphsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Driver’s LicensePLC preferredTECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS: GMP-training and understanding of standardsHAZCOM/HAZCAT trainingMSDSComputer – Working knowledge and Use Movex and Operating System Programs as required.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is/or could be required to:Sit stand, walk, use hands to; finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; talk or hear; taste or smell; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for making machine adjustments and completing paperwork, distance vision to observe line operation and safety, color vision for color coded equipment, peripheral vision for safety and machine operation and repair, depth perception for safety and machine operation and repair, and the ability to adjust focus for safety and machine operation and repair.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is/or could be exposed to:Extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, electrical shock, high precarious positions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, all weather conditions, vibrations, and loud noise.The noise level in the work environment is loud and sometimes very load due to machine operation adjustments.NOTICE:The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.DISCLAIMER:Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position’s general direction and scope. This position profile is company confidential, is intended for internal use only and may not be copied or reproduced by anyone for any purpose without written permission from the Vice President of Human ResourcesTree Top is an EEO/Affirmative Actionemployer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability,veteran status, or any other status inaccordancewithlaw. Apply for this Position