Job Description:
Responsible for utilizing strong operational knowledge and manufacturing skills to maximize production efficiencies through troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, training, communication and teamwork. This position will support manufacturing along with planning and coordinating projects; primary focus will be on automation processes and robotics.*1st Shift Monday - Friday 6am-2pm*
*$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
*Persnickety People. Exceptional Cheese. Come join our Maintenance Team!*
*Your Story. *
You will be responsible for utilizing strong operational knowledge and manufacturing skills to maximize production efficiencies through troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, training, communication and teamwork. You will support manufacturing along with planning and coordinating projects; primary focus will be on automation processes and robotics.
*Your Passion. Our Culture. *
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
*Benefits that set us apart. *
* Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Onsite Health & Wellness Center
* Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
* Tuition Assistance
* Access to Employee Store
*What You Do.*
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Maintain and promote a safe work environment by taking appropriate safety measures.
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Represent Sargento in a professional and ethical manner when dealing with external entities.
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Strict housekeeping of area.
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GMP knowledge and practice at all times.
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Pride and ownership in task and job performed.
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Follow established maintenance excellence and required standards of excellence.
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Utilize the predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and procedures provided, interpreting and documenting results. Taking appropriate measures to prevent failure.
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Service, repair, debug, and document industrial control, instrumentation, motion control and robotic systems; using reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance strategies.
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Troubleshoot automation, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, circuit analysis, electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics
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Required to learn, use and maintain Sargento MES and CMMS systems to provide data insight and analysis to provide recommendations on key initiatives to improve overall process. This would include identifying bottlenecks, improving downtime along with other opportunities.
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Diagnoses equipment, processes to improve reliability; performs tests and recommends improvements. Understands the sequence of operations to reference the PLC.
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Optimize performance of automated, inspection, and robotic equipment.
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Development and implementation of process control procedures for automation
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Tests electrical systems within conformance of functional specifications and design requirements.
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Work closely with internal customers (e.g. Manufacturing Facilities, R&D, Quality, Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics, etc.) to support them in the accomplishment of their goals and objectives.
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Promotes necessary on the job training, coaching, and evaluation to further develop technicians technical skill set; emphasizing safety.
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Mentors and assists in the development of Sargento apprentices and new Maintenance hires on automation related activities.
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Design, develop, and manage small capital projects; under the direction of supervisor.
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Supports new product commercialization and helps determines equipment needs.
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Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as mechanical or pneumatic case picking heads, controllers, or other equipment.
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Write algorithms or programming code for robotic applications.
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Ability to maintain and support all systems and subsystems of plant automated processes and systems.
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Proficiency in the removal/replacement, reloading of software parameters, calibration and/or tuning of all major plant automation and electronic systems.
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Travel will be required as necessary.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or plant engineer.
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Fully assists in making patent applications as well as refraining from disclosing inventions or ideas to others unless requested to do so by Sargento, and assigns any and all rights to Sargento.
*Your Education and Experience. *
* Associate's degree in Automation Engineering Technology, Automation Robotics Engineering Technology, Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology or equivalent education in a relevant & related technical field required. Additional educational courses will be required as needed to sustain departmental/individual technological levels.
* Preferred certifications in Rockwell and Fanuc.
*Our Story. *
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities