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Job Overview

This position will focus on the shop floor and the systems used to support manufacturing automation. Responsibilities include PLC ownership, development, support, troubleshooting, and data integration. Primary areas of delivery focus upon quality, yield, equipment efficiency, and machine integration.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and use automation systems (distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, SCADA systems) to control manufacturing processes.

• Provide support for shop floor control systems and data integration to and from these systems

• Gain understanding of manufacturing processes and apply this knowledge to existing and new systems solutions

• Work cross functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations on a daily basis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve issues

• Troubleshoot reported problems affecting production in various technical platforms

• Self-motivated, willing and able to quickly understand the environment, and work hands on to solve business issues

• Support shop floor networks (Layer 2) in conjunction with network engineers

• Be willing and able to provide 24/7 support

• Travel up to 50% as projects require, predominantly within New York State

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures

• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a High School Diploma and 5 years of experience working with shop floor systems OR a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field and 2 years’ experience

• Extensive experience with Rockwell PLC’s (Ladder Logic & Function Block)

• Knowledge of Rockwell FactoryTalk solutions

• Self-starter, curious, and inquisitive

• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills

• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Education and Experience

• Technical experience implementing and supporting a manufacturing environment

• Ability to understand and troubleshoot shop floor networks

• Knowledge of MS SQL Server management and development

• Practical knowledge of S95 ISA Standards

• Familiarity with networking equipment and protocols (Cisco, Stratix)

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Great Lakes Cheese strives for continued vendor diversity. Due to this, we will not respond to solicitations from search firms from our posted positions.