Description:
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates. The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - are sold throughout the United States in company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates. This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe. Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.

Duties and Responsibilities: Listed in order, ranking the most essential duties first.  Essential functions are primary job duties that are intrinsic to the position.

• Minimum of two year electrical/electronic degree or equivalent experience in an industrial plant. Must have a minimum of two years’ experience with industrial electrical systems including 480 volt 3 phase power.
• Keep production machinery operating efficiently with minimal down time.
• Must have formal technical training emphasizing PLC, VFD, and other electrical devices used on equipment in this facility. The electrical technician must be able to effectively apply this training by troubleshooting and repairing machinery. Electrical wiring training and use of NEC guidelines is required. Experience with wiring electrical control panels, making schematics of panels, and detailing operation of machine in written and drawing formats.
• Must be able to use a multi-meter and other troubleshooting equipment for machine diagnostics. Must have experience using electrical and mechanical hand tools on production equipment.
• Must have hands-on experience working on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-controlled machinery, including machine operation and the ability to troubleshoot the machine:
  • Look at I/O cards and/or PC to diagnose machine.
  • Troubleshoot and repair machine electrically and mechanically.
  • Troubleshoot the machine electrically and make necessary repairs.
  • Understand PLC programming to troubleshoot and repair the machine.
  • Make mechanical or electrical adjustments to improve machine operation during production.
• Must be able to install, replace, and change parameters in a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and download program via PC or handheld to a VFD.
• Must be able to read and use U.S. and European electrical schematics.
• Must have knowledge of pneumatics: Component replacement, pneumatic logic, install and repair mechanical and electrical pneumatic components.
• Must be able to use a PC with MS Office - to document set-up sheets, create changeover sheets, and document problems in detail. Be able to upload and download VFD parameters, PLC program.
• Communicate with both Production team members and Maintenance team members during troubleshooting to explain and make repairs. Be able to specify and obtain data for any parts needed.
• Must be willing to be trained on industrial refrigeration equipment and other support equipment throughout the plant.
• Responsible for the clean up after any work performed.
• Certified or ability to be certified to operate a fork lift truck.
• Conforms to rules. Perform work in a safe and proficient manner according to guidelines, standards and instructions.
• May be assigned other duties by the supervisor as required

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED/ employer. Principals only please.