Key skills
Communication
About this role
Butterball is a well-known brand in the turkey industry, dedicated to providing quality products and fostering a supportive team culture. The Electrical Mechanical Technician role is crucial for maintaining and improving electrical and mechanical systems in manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing equipment performance.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems in facility production equipment, identifying root causes and engineering solutions to prevent recurrence
- Design and implement improvements to electrical control systems to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime
- Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs based on engineering analysis to enhance overall equipment performance
- Ensure all electrical systems and components comply with relevant safety regulations and electrical codes
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation to guide system diagnostics and upgrades
- Program and configure Allen Bradley hardware, software, and drives for production automation and process control
- Lead technical projects, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and quality assurance, to maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and product standards
- Provide technical training and guidance to maintenance staff and production operators on electrical systems and best practices
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on electrical systems, modifications, and activities for compliance and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
- Proven experience in control voltage and line voltage troubleshooting
- Solid understanding of electrical prints and schematics
- Proficiency in PLC maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming, particularly with Allen Bradley hardware and software
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents
- Competence in computer applications like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work safely around electrical systems
- Familiarity with vacuum theory
- Safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, SSOP, USDA
- Experience working in environments involving raw meat, spices, or similar conditions