About Tropicana Brands Group
The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.
With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.
The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.
This is a salaried, over-time eligible role. Shift Schedule: starts at 4:30 AM Key Responsibilities: Program, service, repair, and maintain instrumentation, electrical and process controls related equipment on 4 production linesFollows departmental troubleshooting and escalation guidelines to avoid extended periods of down time.Troubleshoots circuits through various control systems such as Panel View 600 & 1000, FactoryTalk View & Batch, Allen-Bradley Micrologix 1000, 1200, SLC-505, PLC-5, Compactlogix, and Control LogixReads technical and maintenance manuals as required to address equipment and instrument failuresUsing P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, and other drawings and technical information, perform troubleshooting of instrumentation circuits and equipment.Perform inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation.Disassembles and repair electronic/instrumentation equipment.Performs test and calibrations of process control instruments.Operates electronic test equipment, as well as laptop computers for use as troubleshooting tools for Online troubleshooting of PLCs and SCADA systems as well as other related equipment which can be accessed from a laptop computer.Aligns and calibrate instrument control loops.Installs instrumentation including but not limited to, Circular Chart Recorders, controllers, Flow-Meters, level controls, displays, PLCs, and Ink Jet Coding equipmentCommunicates with planners when appropriate, orders, returns parts and materials through SAPMaintains logs and records though CMMS.Overall goal is to optimize machine operation time by minimizing downtime due to system deficiencies.Use knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanics, PLC based controls, and motor-drive control systems to quickly solve production breakdowns.Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues, assist in repair/maintenance projects as required.All other tasks or duties as assigned by management Professional Experience / Qualifications: Strong Communication Skills.High school graduate with two years of technical apprenticeship, Associate Degree or equivalent technical electronics maintenance training4 years' experience in maintenance of process control instrumentation or NICET, Level 2 certification or equivalentIn lieu of formal training, 6 years' experience in the maintenance of processing, plant electrical, or instrumentation will be consideredGood understanding of ladder logic as it applies to the various processors in the production floor.Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and motors up to and including 480 volts.Must understand the theory and operation of Variable Frequency Drives with an emphasis on Allen Bradley Power Flex 4, 40, 70, &700.Strong troubleshooting skills in this area are a must.Basic understanding of Network Topology and strong controls troubleshooting skill over Ethernet IP, Control Net, Device Net and Asi networks.Ability to diagnose and communicate problems, root causes and short/long term solutions.Ability to step outside comfort zone to experience a wide range of troubleshooting opportunities.Proven experience operating DMM, Megger, Clamp Amp meter, HART Communicator, and Multi-process Calibrator.Experience with plant floor automation and office Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet network wiring and Fiber optic Networks. Expected pay is $38.00/hourPaid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavementOther benefits, subject to elections and eligibility:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan