Instrumentation Technician
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About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America's leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create Wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish Others ~ Take Responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role…

As an Instrumentation Technician, you are required to have a high level of hands-on knowledge of manufacturing equipment, practices, machine maintenance, instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair, and root cause diagnostic skills. This includes automation systems and process control systems – predominantly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell. The candidate will also excel in record keeping, ensuring calibration documentation is in order.

About the Team…

The Engineering Team is comprised of technical individuals from various engineering disciplines who work collaboratively to support Beech-Nut Nutrition's LEED® certified production facility. The team's core mission is to achieve Reliability Excellence by implementing efficient and effective engineering, maintenance, and operational practices that maximize capacity and productivity. The team works closely with the Supply Chain, Operations and Maintenance Teams to increase reliability processes so we can continue doing what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed on the manufacturing floor, an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company's overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

What You'll Do…

• Understand and calibrate instrumentation such as flow meters, temperature transmitters, weigh scales, level sensors, RTD's, pressure transmitters, conductivity transmitters etc.
• Support the software and hardware aspects of electrical/electronic requirements of a high-speed manufacturing environment. This includes process instrumentation, computer network, PLCs, motor control, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo systems and distribute networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
• Conduct searches of new technologies, processes, equipment and materials to enhance product quality, plant safety, and operational efficiency.
• Perform the necessary troubleshooting, testing, and assisting of maintenance personnel on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe operations.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of all systems.
• Handle implementation of design changes and maintenance activities in support of quality systems.
• Program modifications and perform instrumentation calibration.
• Design and select electrical hardware systems. Respond to work orders/calls in a timely and courteous manner.
• Create electrical drawings.
• Implement and/or follow safety guidelines and ensure all machinery standards are met.

Who You Are…

• Deciding and Initiating Action: You are able to make timely decisions while weighing risks. You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people and mistakes.
• Analyzing: You are able to analyze all types of information using a wide range of sources. You draw well-reasoned conclusions and pinpoint key information from large data sets. You are able to identify themes and produce effective solutions.
• Learning and Researching: You rapidly learn new tasks and quickly commit information to memory. You ask key questions and use all relevant information to make decisions. You use mistakes as a learning opportunity and encourages others to learn from one another.
• Planning and Organizing: You are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and project and manage time effectively. You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones.

What You'll Need…

• Bachelor's degree in related field with experience working in an industrial controls environment or;
• Associates degree in related field with 3+ years working in an industrial controls environment
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical drawings
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create electrical drawings
• General understanding of NFPA 79 and ANSI standards

What's in it for you? Compensation, Benefits & More…

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and take into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, relevant work experience, certifications and qualifications, education, and other business needs. Compensation for a role will be in line with the location in which the position is filled.

Our associates also have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as many other benefits and perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Pay: The hourly base salary range for this in-person role is $27.88 – $38.45 per hour. This is an hourly non-exempt position; overtime is calculated at time and a half.

Benefits: This position gives you access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; life & long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings account, paid vacation and holidays, New York State paid sick time, and 401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match.

Professional Development:

• Tuition assistance
• Access to an online learning system (LMS)
• Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs

More Perks!

• Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
• Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your child's 1st birthday off
• Take your birthday off each year!
• Baby food coupon program until your child's 2nd birthday
• Service Awards

Amenities:

• On-site fitness center
• On-site café
• On-site Company Store
• A private on-site Mother's Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
• New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.