Andgar Corporation has been servicing and growing in Whatcom County since 1973. We have around 190 employees with a diversified scope of work at five companies. To find out more about what each company does, simply click on the link below:

Andgar Food Processing Equipment

Our employees are the heart of our company, which is why we offer a working environment that enriches employee lives, fosters teamwork, respect, and individual growth. We offer competitive benefit packages, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401K program with company match. We believe in having a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

This is why we invest in the future of our employees who are worth every penny we spend on training and education, benefits, team building, and corporate or family events. Our dedicated Training and Development director specializes in connecting employees across all divisions with job-specific training and education so they may reach their full potential and create a pathway for successful career advancement.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Starting from day one, we explain how safety starts with each individual's responsibility to keep each other safe, call out hazards, and stop work when needed. We know our employees are working for their families, and we want them to return home safely each day.

As our reputation grows, so does our business. Most of our open positions are due to company growth and business demands increasing. Our growth over the last 50 years has been based on the values of quality, reliability, and integrity. Our business is largely referral based because our customers are more than just a transaction; they are our neighbors and the people we run into at the grocery store, our kids’ schools, community events and church. Delivering that personal touch is key to why our customer satisfaction ratings are so consistently high.

If working in a goal-oriented, stable environment is your desire, Andgar may be the career opportunity you are looking for.

Andgar partners with multiple porgrams that foster a Culture of Care and inclusion at every level and in all aspects of our organization. Through our partnerships and internal commitment, we seek to attract and promote diversity in our industries, retain and value human relationships, and employwer every employee to maintain mutual respect while working. Andgar is a preferred veterans employer with the Yes Vets prgram, and wholeheartedly support a smooth transition into the civilan workplace for those who have served our country. We are also an active member in the National Association of Women in Construction.

PLC Programmer - Food Processing Equipment

Ferndale, WA

Full Time

Experienced

Andgar Food Processing Equipment, LLC has a full-time opening for a PLC Programmer at our headquarters in Ferndale, WA. We build on the legacy of always providing quality, expert service while exceeding customer's expectations. We are a team of expert problem-solvers, crafting unique solutions for the food supply industry. The opportunities for food processing equipment are growing rapidly as more food suppliers are turning towards automation when processing their products. We design and build solutions for the agricultural industry.

Pay, Incentives, and Benefits:

Salary Range; $35 - $40/hr
Health Savings Account, Vision, Disability, & 401k with company match
Company paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance for employee
Accrued Paid Time Off (Our PTO accumulates at a rate that exceeds the state-mandated minimum.)
6 Paid Holidays
Flexibility to attend family functions, sports games, recitals, etc.
Education Reimbursement program
Referral bonus program & Safety Incentives
Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff
Employee discount program on Andgar goods and services

Essential Job Functions:

Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLCs) and servo controllers.
Maintain backups of all PLC and Drive Programs
Maintain electrical records and prints on plant equipment, conformance of plant electrical systems to safety and regulatory requirements; Maintain plant electrical systems
Mount and wire electro-mechanical components such as motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC's and instrumentation.
Assembly of electro/mechanical assemblies, calibration, and testing of the final product
Write technical reports for test and quality as needed
Interpret drawings, illustrations, manufacturing instructions, job orders, test and quality reports
Ability to design and build UL listed control panels for PLC controlled equipment.
Assembling low voltage 24V DC systems and some systems operating on 120 VAC or 480 VAC, including soldering and crimping
Read, analyze, interpret documents such as procedure manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints & schematics to aid in the high-quality assembly and/or repair of robotic systems, power supplies and cables
Perform tasks on a variety of wires and multi-conductor cables such as cutting, sleeving, terminating and labeling
Experience QA testing using multimeters
Using a laptop computer to interface with devices
Adhere to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality)
Seek assistance as needed and asks questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, electrical and electronic schematics, ladder logic diagrams, general machine specification documents, charts, and manuals.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power transmission such as gearboxes, motors, conveyors, material handling equipment, fully and semi-automated equipment.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing fully and semi-automated equipment
Skilled in the use of power tools, shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, etc.
Strong understanding of low voltage controls and instrumentation.
Strong understanding of electrical prints, symbols and safe testing methods of medium voltage systems.
Ability to follow instructions with appropriate level of self-direction
Ability to interact with customers, vendors and employees on a positive level
Responsive to inter-company personnel
Computer literate with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Accurately key-board at least 30 wpm

Employee Requirements:

AS Degree in Electro-mechanical Technology or 5 years of Electro-Mechanical Equipment Maintenance experience and accredited, qualifying Technical Certificate(s)
Minimum of 3 years prior job experience in manufacturing environment
Experience with Automation Direct PLC systems. Knowledge of ladder logic programming and statement lists
CPR & First Aid, Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling Training within 12 months of hire
Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

This post will expire on 10/31/24.
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Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240

Andgar is a proud member of YesVets.

We pledge to commit our leadership and resources to fostering a Culture of CARE at every level and in all aspects of our organization. Through this commitment, we seek to attract and promote diversity in our industry, retain and value human relationships and empower every employee to harness and engage the power of diversity for the benefit of our industry and community. We are deeply committed to employing more women and veterans in the trades!

If working in a goal-oriented, stable environment is your desire, Andgar may be the career opportunity you are looking for.

Drug Free Workplace including cannabis.

Andgar is a proud employer of U.S. Veterans, and a Yes Vets preferred employer.

We do not welcome solicitation from outside recruiting or staffing firms.

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Andgar Corporation has been servicing and growing in Whatcom County since 1973. We have around 190 employees with a diversified scope of work at five companies. To find out more about what each company does, simply click on the link below:

Andgar Corporation

Andgar Mechanical

Andgar Food Processing Equipment

Andgar Architectural Metals

PLC Programmer - Food Processing Equipment

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