Job Responsibilities
Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot industrial process
control systems for food and container manufacturing facility.
Integration of digital and analog devices and systems into the
current state of the art processes in the industry. Invent,
design, construct, and document workable electronic and pneumatic
solutions for specific process functions. Create custom test
gear in support of unique food and container processing
environment. Technical support for human interface modules
(HIM)'s and assist production personnel in acquiring the skills
necessary to safely and efficiently operate complex robotic
machines and systems. Maintain combustion systems using natural
gas, repair inkjet digital marking machines, video observation
systems, access gates, lighting, electrical power distribution
and switching systems, totally automated robotic machines,
systems integration, electronic repair of 'strange' and unique
devices. Diagnose mechanical and operational failures in all of
the above listed systems and machines. Record and document all
of the above listed activities. Have a thorough knowledge of
parts acquisition software and method of finding repair parts.
Time spent on any one specific task varies greatly due to the
fluidity of priorities of the manufacturing environment on any
given day.
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Job Requirements
Education Requirements: must have a minimum high school degree;
Associates of Science degree in Industrial technology area
preferred. Must be a Journeyman level craftsman. Master level
craftsman preferred. State and local licenses are a plus.
Certified Electronic Technician is a plus. Currently there is no
in house training at the facility. You must procure and possess
the necessary education, apprenticeship, skills, and knowledge
prior to applying for this job. Multi discipline, ie.,
electrical, instrumentation, machining, mechanical, pneumatic,
hydraulic, and engineering experience, is a plus.
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Uppers
The confidence to be able to maintain, install, repair, and program almost any
sort of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical device used in manufacturing
environments currently. The ability to easily adapt to a fluid work environment,
involving multiple disciplines. The knowledge that the skills possessed are very
valuable to my current employer, and, also, to prospective employers.
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Downers
Hazardous work environment can contribute to stress, job related
illnesses. Noise is always a problem in manufacturing
environments. Ergonomics may not be a high employer priority,
depending on the company.
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Lifestyle
I would have to describe the lifestyle as upper blue collar in this area of
work. Must be able to work with a variety of other employees, who may or may
not, have the same value structure, morals, ethics, habits, mannorisms, etc, as
the Instrument Mechanic. The ability to successfully communicate is essential in
this line of work. Dress code for the job is usually work jeans, leather shoes,
and cotton uniform shirt. When applying for the job, however, a good business
suit is always welcome. The candidate should be willing to work on a night shift
for some years to build the senority necessary for a day shift slot. Weekend,
nights, and overtime are always a possibility.
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Compensation
The current base salary is $23.65 per hour. A shift differential
of $0.25/hour is paid for all night time work. A yearly
production bonus of up to $637 is paid based on the plant
production record. Company stock can be purchased through
payroll deduction, with a company match of $.45 per dollar in a
good year. Stock purchase is limited to a small fraction of your
base pay. Dividends are compounded annually. A tool allowance
of $350 is available yearly for breakage and replacement.
Uniforms (that never seem to fit) are sparsely furnished by the
company. Voluntary medical, dental, and life insurance are
available, if desired.
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Advice to Jobseekers
It is a very rewarding occupation, one that will pay even higher
wages in the coming years, as the reserve of available employees
with the necessary skills continues to decline. Candidates for
the job should exhibit curiosity, intellect, good mechanical
skills, reasoning, logical diagnostic skills, a willingness to
learn new concepts, a desire to excel, reasonable enthusiasm, and
common sense.
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