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Maintenance Controls Programmer

Full Time


About the Role

At Clover Sonoma, we have an exciting Maintenance opportunity. We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Controls Programmer to ensure we create the best product in the most efficient manner. This position requires someone who is highly analytical and can use their skills to examine and improve the production process in order to increase productivity.

The right candidate must have the adaptability to work with various departments internal and external. In an effort to lead projects in the development and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, and inspection processes. This will include design, specification, and installation of automated systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • This position is responsible for understanding all our automated systems on site.
  • Design, install, modify, and review PLC-based systems and HMI interfaces.
  • Controls system commissioning, startup, and qualification support.
  • Support the system improvement project/activities for process automation, building automation, and data historian systems.
  • Participate in equipment electrical troubleshooting in order to maintain quality production.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in providing assistance for deviations, CAPAs, and change controls for automated systems.

What you bring to the Team

  • 3 – 5 years industrial experience preferred in food manufacturing operations, with working knowledge of production unit operations, GMPs, FDA regulatory guidelines and validation principles.
  • Knowledge of control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, industrial networks, and communication protocols (Ethernet).
  • Knowledge of safe work practices as applied to Arc Flash, electrical circuits, 24VAC, VDC to 480V, hand tools, and high work.
  • Knowledge of theory of motor drives, motor controls, sensors, actuators, heaters, refrigeration, pumps, controllers, and 4-20mA signal.
  • Knowledge of rockwell automation systems (PLC, HMI) and wonder ware data historian systems.
  • Experience with allen-bradley controllers and programming software RS logix 500, 1000, 1200, 1400, and 5000.
  • Familiarity with good PLC/SCADA programming standards and practices.
  • Experience with electrical circuits including 3 phase 480Vac, 3 phase, and single phase 240Vac, 120Vac, and 24Vdc power distribution
  • Ability to calibrate instrumentations (flow meters, level sensors, etc).
  • Experience on equipment commissioning and startup.
  • Good understanding of 21CFR11 and GMP guidance document.

Physical Requirements and Working Hours

  • Work partly outdoors/Indoors.
  • Work around various detergents and sanitizing solutions ranging in temperatures. from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lifting boxes and or equipment ranging from 25 to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to bend, crouch, sit, or stand for long periods of time.

 

Clover Sonoma is a 24 hour/7 days a week processing and distribution plant. This role may require occasional weekend availability from time to time.Work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pursuant to Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, applicants to this position are required to take and pass a drug test with results satisfactory to the Company following a conditional offer of employment and before commencing work.

We value Clover Sonoma’s company culture and values and an ideal candidate would: Have an overwhelmingly positive attitude; Value and listen to other team members; Possess the aptitude for creative problem solving and critical thinking; and Have the courage to do the right thing even when difficult or unpopular.

About Clover Sonoma

Third-generation family owned and operated, Clover Sonoma is recognized as a leader at the forefront of the dairy industry. The Petaluma-based company in Northern California’s beautiful Sonoma County was the first dairy in the United States to become American Humane Certified, and hold its partnership of family-owned dairy farms to a higher standard by developing its own unique Clover Promise of Excellence. Clover Sonoma is proud to bring conscious dairy products direct from its farms to consumers. As a Certified B Corporation®, the company uses its business as a force for good, and its passionate support of animal welfare, sustainable business practices, and local community have always been hallmarks of the business. Each year the company gives back at least five percent of its profits to support these passions under its Clover Cares program. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

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