Automation, Bakery, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Diversity, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HMI Software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Internet/Online Service, Inventory Cycle Counts, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Maintenance, Motion Control, OSHA, Performance Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Machining, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, SCADA Software, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Schematics, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), Systems Maintenance, Technical Training, Test Design, Testing, Time Management, Vision Plan
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
- Great Starting Rate of $36/hr.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including , Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary:
The Automation Technician is responsible to ensure effective Equipment functioning in highly automated facilities (Equipment), reliability and timely repair of mechanical, electrical & control components by performing maintenance inspections and preventive maintenance tasks in addition to emergency repairs, and other maintenance work of Equipment.
- The Position is focused on performing complex mechanical, electrical & control tasks which includes PLC program interpretation & program manipulation, robotic programming, and troubleshooting, VFDs settings and troubleshooting, work with up to 480VAC circuits and most common utilities assets like chillers, compressors, boilers, among others.
- Automation Technician would develop to feed to a Controls Technician positions.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Execute Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Interpret technical information, lead Equipment repairs (troubleshooting of Equipment malfunctions).
- Provides help to operators on Equipment change overs and line startups.
- Performs mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support Equipment.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Provides technical training to maintenance and production associates
- Inspects operates, and tests machinery or Equipment to diagnose machine malfunction.
- Works safely and acts as role model by following company safety policies safety rules, procedures and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards.
- Troubleshoots equipment as well as plant mechanical-electrical & control systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly.
- Completes assigned work orders within the time allotted. Keeps records of performed work using CMMS, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.
- Performs appropriately lubrication tasks.
- Controls spare parts usage by properly checking out parts and reordering when needed also performs inventory cycle counts.
- Participates in Continuous Improvement activities and projects.
- Able to grow maintenance and leadership skillset through assigned training.
- Successful completion of all required safety training (LOTO, Forklift, Scissor lift, etc.).
· Industrial control software - Human machine interface HMI software; Motion control software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
· Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting Equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
· Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and Equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
· Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
· Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form
· Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or Equipment.
· Reads
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Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. As part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, BBU is proud to share the company philosophyHighly Productive and Deeply Humane in the U.S.