Dessert Holdings · 3 weeks ago
Electro-Mechanical Tech - Weekend Days (Shift 3)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expDessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world, crafting artisanal desserts at scale. The Electro-Mechanical Tech position is responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems related to food safety and quality.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components for numerous types of manufacturing equipment, including variable speed motors, VFDS, Micromaster drives, encoders, contractors, relays, and related software programs
Electrical problem-solving with control wiring and board repairs as needed and able to use all electrical measurement devices and mechanic tools
Read and interpret equipment operation and parts manuals, electrical schematics, and can perform computer tasks related to work
Adhere to all safety programs and policies
Day to day troubleshooting, repair and installation of low and high voltage (single, three phase) industrial electromechanical and control systems for utility and production equipment
Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
Ability to install, wire and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc
Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule
Perform corrective maintenance work orders
Work independently in finding, troubleshooting and repairing problems
Be familiar with PLC s and Control circuits
Be able to identify I/O points on schematics and locate the associated I/O point on the PLC
Assist with system startups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding and power testing
Interface and communicate with equipment operators and maintenance staff to ascertain problems with equipment
Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components
Writes procedures, work instructions, and work orders and maintains records of repairs
With QA and Safety and others as appropriate, assists in execution of action plans in relation to health and safety and assures the highest levels of compliance
Must be willing to Train new and junior employees within the department
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
Responsible for monitoring and following all food safety and quality procedures
Responsible to follow security protocol and report any suspicious activity and/or security violations
Performs other duties and special projects as directed by supervision
Ability to understand mechanized equipment as well as the dangers associated with them
Displays appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence
Able to stay focused in a loud working environment
Supervises assigned personnel and develops subordinates through strong leadership skills and participation in their individual development plans
Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s)
Qualification
Required
Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components for numerous types of manufacturing equipment, including variable speed motors, VFDS, Micromaster drives, encoders, contractors, relays, and related software programs
Electrical problem-solving with control wiring and board repairs as needed and able to use all electrical measurement devices and mechanic tools
Read and interpret equipment operation and parts manuals, electrical schematics, and can perform computer tasks related to work
Adhere to all safety programs and policies
Day to day troubleshooting, repair and installation of low and high voltage (single, three phase) industrial electromechanical and control systems for utility and production equipment
Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
Ability to install, wire and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc
Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule
Perform corrective maintenance work orders
Work independently in finding, troubleshooting and repairing problems
Be familiar with PLCs and Control circuits
Be able to identify I/O points on schematics and locate the associated I/O point on the PLC
Assist with system startups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding and power testing
Interface and communicate with equipment operators and maintenance staff to ascertain problems with equipment
Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components
Writes procedures, work instructions, and work orders and maintains records of repairs
With QA and Safety and others as appropriate, assists in execution of action plans in relation to health and safety and assures the highest levels of compliance
Must be willing to Train new and junior employees within the department
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
Responsible for monitoring and following all food safety and quality procedures
Responsible to follow security protocol and report any suspicious activity and/or security violations
Performs other duties and special projects as directed by supervision
Ability to understand mechanized equipment as well as the dangers associated with them
Displays appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence
Able to stay focused in a loud working environment
Supervises assigned personnel and develops subordinates through strong leadership skills and participation in their individual development plans
Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s)
Be able to read, interpret, and modify electrical prints and schematics and document all self-created changes
Complete understanding of Plant electrical systems, including DC Voltage and AC Voltage 24 V to 480 V and proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices
Experience using sensing and control devices
Overall responsibility for ensuring safety of the work place, by seeing that appropriate practices are established in place and enforced
Support, follow, and support the Lock-Out/Tag-Out program
Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Have at least 5 years of electrical maintenance in a manufacturing facility
Strong working knowledge of Siemens Micromaster drives, and other electromechanical drives and programmable logic
Experience working with 24 Volt DC to 660 Volt AC motors and drives
Follow and practice workplace health and safety policy/procedures and training programs
Have good verbal, written communication and mathematical skills (ability to deal tactfully and courteously/interdepartmentally as well as with co-workers and vendors)
Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills
Computer Maintenance Management System experience
Working knowledge of robots, homing, adjusting offsets, and starting routines
Must provide own basic tools. Specialty tools will be available to use provided by the Company
Must have reliable transportation
Must be willing to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends
Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
Must be able to read and write in English or Spanish
Must be able to successfully complete HACCP Certification
Have the ability to learn and perform minor machining and welding tasks
Must be able to maintain high level of awareness and follow best practices for GMP, Safety, and Sanitation
Benefits
Choice of comprehensive medical plans
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Retirement contribution to all eligible employees
Company
Dessert Holdings
Dessert is manufacturer of high-quality frozen desserts for retail and foodservice customer.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Lapadat
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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