Automation Specialist

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Yadkinville, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food
The Role
Provide technical support for electrical and control systems across the facility: troubleshoot, design/modify/upgrade controls, supervise electrical mechanics, standardize controls, develop/update PM programs, train staff, review schematics, and improve processes to reduce costs.
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The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in the troubleshooting of electrical and control systems and machinery throughout the facility.  Design, modify, and upgrade electrical control systems.  Additionally, assist in the development of electrical skills in our maintenance department inclusive of maintaining documentation as directed.  Perform other tasks as directed.

Essential Duties

  • Support all maintenance and capital electrical projects as directed including supervision of electrical specialty mechanics. 
  • Review and approve electrical schematics changes and updates made under your direction providing this information to engineering. 
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility.
  • Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate. 
  • Assist in developing and updating an electrical PM program.
  • Review current machine PM schedules and steps and suggest changes as needed to encompass electrical devices and cleaning procedures.
  • Assist in the standardization of controls throughout the production areas. 
  • Engage local vendors to ensure we are utilizing the best devices and that we are standardizing machinery for common parts.
  • Analyze electrical processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs that improve costs. 
  • Administer the practical exams for mechanics seeking to gain electrical specialty skills. 

Qualifications: 

  • Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years
  • Associate's degree in electrical-related studies or 5 years experience. 
  • PC Literacy. 
  • Electrical power, control, and PCL diagnostic skills.
  • Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Must have good problem-solving skills.
  • Critical and forward-thinking is important.

Work Environment:

  • Must have the ability to sit and walk for extended periods daily.
  • Must utilize all senses as normal.
  • Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick-paced environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Skills Required

  • Total years of experience: 5 to 7 years
  • Associate's degree in electrical-related studies or 5 years experience
  • PC Literacy
  • Electrical power, control, and PCL diagnostic skills
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Critical and forward-thinking
  • Ability to sit and walk for extended periods daily
  • Must utilize all senses as normal
  • Strong analytical abilities to accommodate a quick-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: Parsippany, New Jersey
1,388 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

At B&G Foods, we pride ourselves in delivering best in class brands and believe that recruiting people of the highest caliber is essential to our sustained growth and long-term success. If you are looking to join a best in class organization, then this opportunity is for you. Get to know our family…join our family. To view our open positions, visit us @ http://www.bgfoods.com/careers/careers.asp Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Maple Grove Farms, Dash, Crisco, Clabber Girl, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

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