controls electrician.

Our client is a leader in the Specialty Cheese Industry with a focus on sustainable manufacturing processes and giving back to their local communities. They are building a state of the art facility in Stoughton, WI and are beginning to build their team for the facility. The plant is scheduled to start production in September. From now until September, this role will work remotely and/or out of the Fitchburg office. Travel to the other locations (Platteville, Seymour, & Monroe) to train and learn about company will be required. This position will help support equipment installation and setting up the Maintenance Department and processes. The Controls Electrician performs a variety of advanced electro-mechanical activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities. These activities include mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair including controls, fixtures, doors, HVAC, and preventative maintenance of all equipment.

Skillset wise, we are looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician (being a licensed electrician not required) that is comfortable working with PLC programming. This position is not a controls engineer as they have one of those that supports all sites. However, this position will be the front-line troubleshooter of problems in the new facility. This position will be part of the Maintenance team and needs to be willing to perform and assist with all types of repairs, not just electrical. However, electrical will be their area of expertise on the team.

Some specific duties include;

• Troubleshoot and repair or replace hardware such as PLC???s, SCADA???s, remote I/O, servos, etc.
• Troubleshoot and modify robotic automation systems
• Troubleshoot electrical control panels, junction boxes, limit switches, sensors, motors (AC/DC), VFDs, conduit and other electrical components
• Wire new machines and equipment with the latest electrical controls and components.
• Troubleshoots electrical programs
• Completes continuous learning programs to maintain full proficiency in all department areas and designated areas of specialization (ex. PLC/Electrical)
• Additional duties included in full job description

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with automation instrumentation/calibration
• Proficiency in PLC and Electrical maintenance
• Ability to use AutoCAD to update drawings, dimensioning, etc.
• Understanding of how SCADA systems operate
• Post-high school education such as a technical degree, engineering degree, and/or PLC certification strongly preferred

Please apply for further information & immediate consideration!

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