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Automation Maintenance Foreman
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Location

Rochester

Type

full-time

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About this role

Kemps is a subsidiary of DFA(Dairy Farmers of America).

 

Hours: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

Wage: $35.96/Hour 

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401K, vacation and sick time

 

Under limited supervision, is responsible for repair and maintenance of all production related machinery and the various systems and equipment in the entire facility.  Assist in all phases of control systems design, repair, maintenance and integration throughout the entire facility to insure maximum asset reliability.  This also includes research and design of the control systems to better equipment reliability and ease of user interface.

 

 

  • Analyzes, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance, repairs on Electrcal/ Mechanical equipment and various systems, in the manufacturing facility.
  • Read and interprets Electrcal/ Mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and other technical documentation.
  • Performs electrical industrial maintenance. Includes reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&ID loop programming, motor controls, and other electrical devices and systems.
  • Works to assist in the evaluation, modification, and/or creation of interfaces between hardware and software involved in the performance of overall Plant Processing and Warehousing Systems.
  • Works to assist in the feasibility of design and implementation of Plant Process Controls and Operator Interfaces.
  • Works to assist in the process of evaluating, modifying, and or creating software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Works with and assists in the maintenance of both Digital and Analog Control Systems and components.
  • Will be expected to perform both electrical and mechanical tasks..

 

Qualifications
  • Strong Electrical/Electronic knowledge/ troubleshooting skills of PLCs, electrical control systems, AC/DC motors and drives, schematics, low voltage control wiring up to and including 480V - 3phase
  • Must be skilled in the knowledge and use of the following Software Systems for Plant Processing Control and Warehouse Storage Systems:
    • Allen Bradley Machine Programming Software (functional skill required)
    • Allen Bradley Communications Software (functional skill required)
    • HMI Programming / Design Software (functional skill required)
    • Knowledge of relational Data Base Management Systems (RDMBS)
    • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
    • Visual Basic Programming Language
    • Environmental Control Systems / Programming
    • Requires skill in Current PC Operations Systems, i.e. Windows XP etc.
    • Requires experience in all areas of electrical industrial maintenance
    • Requires individual to read and interpret electrical schematics as well as create same
    • Requires troubleshooting skills in regard to electrical control systems
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills both with equipment and software systems.
  • Use good judgment and exercise tact and discretion in frequent intercompany dealings.
  • Ability to stand / sit / kneel for prolonged periods of time and has the ability to climb, kneel, reach, bend and raise arms above shoulders.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Knowledge,Electronic Knowledge,PLC Troubleshooting,Electrical Control Systems,AC Motors,DC Motors,Electrical Schematics,HMI Programming,SQL Server,Visual Basic,Environmental Control Systems,Preventive Maintenance,Analytical Skills,Planning Skills,Organizational Skills,Communication Skills

About Kemps

A family of farmers, neighbors and friends.

Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. From our beginnings as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, Kemps has extended its roots to include the manufacture and marketing of fresh milk, premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen novelties, sour cream and cottage cheese through retail supermarkets and food service channels. Headquartered today in St. Paul, Minnesota, we operate six manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and have over 1,200 employees.

Our commitment to taste and quality remains unchanged. Our purpose at Kemps is to “Nourish Families.”
• By providing wholesome dairy products that nourish families and promote happiness.
• Through the support we provide each other as a family of employees.
• Through the engagement of our employees in the communities we serve.
• Through the return we provide for our farmer owners and their families.

Kemps is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America. 100% of our profits go to dairy farmers and their families.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Food Production
Founding Year: 1914

What you'll do

  • Responsible for repair and maintenance of all production-related machinery and systems in the facility. Assist in control systems design, repair, maintenance, and integration to ensure maximum asset reliability.

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What does a Automation Maintenance Foreman do at Kemps?

As a Automation Maintenance Foreman at Kemps, you will: responsible for repair and maintenance of all production-related machinery and systems in the facility. Assist in control systems design, repair, maintenance, and integration to ensure maximum asset reliability..

Why join Kemps as a Automation Maintenance Foreman?

Kemps is a leading Food Production company.

Is the Automation Maintenance Foreman position at Kemps remote?

The Automation Maintenance Foreman position at Kemps is based in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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