Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The PLC Controls Technician maintains equipment to all specifications relating to electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and troubleshooting in a team operation.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Support with technical knowledge growth of all techs.

• Support techs by troubleshooting PLC/electrical issues for both facilities.
• Improve individual knowledge and skills of techs through documented training.

Weekly updates on current projects sent to TL's, Dayshift Plant Programmers, and Maintenance Manager

Communicate and work with Plant Programmers from dayshift.

Involvement in new projects/equipment if applicable from

• Something as simple as creating electrical diagrams for all cabinets, adding labels to cabinets, cleaning up cabinets, or keeping electrical components up to date/ replacing obsolete components.
• Drive innovation at RPC with your own ideas.
• Present thoughts, concerns, ideas for new equipment during design stage of upcoming projects.
• Confirming RPC standard electrical components i.e., Allen Bradley, current plant disconnects, safeties, etc.
• Understanding of equipment operation from an automation standpoint and willingness to support during startup, share knowledge/train during handover to production.
• Leverage safety among new installations and refurbishments.

Monthly Plant Audits

• Be a driver of proactive repairs by looking for exposed wires, bad HMI screens, electrical components that are not in base condition.

Associate may be asked from time to time to complete tasks not listed within the contents of this document, but that are relative to the goals of the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Minimum of 2 years of controls experience. Allen Bradley preferred.

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient in using Microsoft applications.

Demonstrated knowledge of PLC connection and programming

Ability to train other associates.

Ability to use and troubleshoot using a multi-meter.

Ability to use AutoCAD to update and create electrical prints is preferred.

A general understanding of all electrical hardware and software.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.