Lamb Weston
food manufacturing
ControlsTechnician
“Controls Technician at Lamb Weston. Skills: PLC systems, instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair. Install, repair, and calibrate instrumentation. Install, repair, and configure process control equipment”
Industry & Context.
spot problems with mechanical and electrical systems; perform corrective repairs; correct problems promptly
ability to work weekends, ability to work shift work, ability to work overtime, ability to work any shift, ability to work all days of the week, must be able to work in any area
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
basic understanding of electricity, basic understanding of electrical systems, basic understanding of motor control systems, basic understanding of process control instrumentation, 480 Volt 3 Phase motor switchgear, 120 Volt control systems, PLC systems, 4-20mA analog instrumentation, troubleshooting, repairing, preventive maintenance, install, repair, and calibrate instrumentation, install, repair, and configure process control equipment, variable speed AC drives, analog valve positioners, PLCs, I/O modules, install conduit and wiring, use a PC and required software to view PLC Ladder Logic, general maintenance knowledge, ability to work in any area, spot problems with mechanical and electrical systems, perform corrective repairs, keep operator and maintenance logs, write Work Orders, order parts, complete PM routes, enter equipment history, perform corrective or emergency maintenance checks, correct problems promptly, execute Preventative Maintenance activities, develop effective work plans, develop enhanced preventative maintenance plans, mechanical aptitude, electrical aptitude, work independently, work in a group setting, proficient in all sanitation practices, proficient in food safety practices, ability to work weekends, ability to work shift work, ability to work overtime, ability to work any shift, ability to work all days of the week, work well with others, maintain a positive attitude, ability to read and comprehend instructions, ability to read short correspondence, ability to read memos, ability to write clear correspondence, ability to write concise correspondence, ability to write legible correspondence, ability to effectively present information, ability to understand equipment drawings, ability to understand schematics, ability to understand diagrams, ability to understand operating instructions
Nice to Have
become proficient at using the plant's Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
What You'll Do.
and calibrate instrumentation
and configure process control equipment
Install conduit and wiring
Use PC and software to view PLC Ladder Logic
Perform troubleshooting and repairs
Perform preventive maintenance
Spot problems with systems
Perform corrective repairs
Perform corrective maintenance checks
Perform emergency maintenance checks
Execute Preventative Maintenance activities
Develop preventative maintenance plans
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work in a group setting; work well with others; present information to team members
Communication Scope
write clear correspondence; write concise correspondence; write legible correspondence; effectively present information
Process & Methodology
develop effective work plans, develop enhanced preventative maintenance plans
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