Electronic and Instrumentation Technician

Overview

At The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, We Don't Do Ordinary! Nothing is scaled down. Not the pride, not the fun, and definitely not the teamwork. Here, you'll do meaningful work alongside great people who care about each other and are passionate about supporting the teams behind the iconic cheesecakes our guests enjoy every day. That's the kind of culture that has earned us a place on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014.

The Electrical ands Instrumentation Technician will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls and automation equipment and software. You will perform tasks related to preventative maintenance, inspection, testing of equipment, building maintenance and projects. You will perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, and Reliability. You will demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibly for the manufacturing of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support our company and site safety policies and perform work related activities in a safe manner.
• Recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards as appropriate.
• Perform the necessary activities to operate, maintain and clean production equipment.
• Follow and improve documented operational, maintenance and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities (i.e., lubrication, etc.) and create work orders, in a timely manner to maximize performance of our plant equipment. The ability to improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment and software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:
  
  • Power Distribution
  • PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Honeywell, etc.)
  • Drives and Motion Control
  • Ethernet/IP Control Network
  • Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation
• Maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment.
• Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Adhere to company drawing and documentation standards.
• Coach other team members on electrical, instrumentation and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution and equipment repair.
• Use continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause.
• Document, communicate and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Assume responsibility for building technician skill as well as provide continuous coaching.
• Create documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge/skill/ability by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities as well as attainment of expertise in advanced E&I technology (networks, servers, FactoryTalk, Motion Controls, etc.).
• Obtain/maintain maintenance low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date.
• Maintain an accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities including parts usage and time tracking.
• Lead/manage projects to improve safety, quality, and production results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required.
• Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.
• Working knowledge of general electrical safety.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution and controls, motor and motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs, and other industrial controls.
• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Possess strong communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Able to set and meet goals.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.
• Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.
• Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Here’s what we prefer:

• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience.
• Associates or technical degree or training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Eligible for benefits first day of the month following 60 days of service
• 401K with company match 
• 2 weeks of vacation which increases to 3 weeks starting in your 5^th year
• Sick time
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest 

About the Company

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.

We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.

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