Automation Specialist - Flex Shift (73077

Automation Specialist
- Flex Shift

Tipton Plant
- Tipton, CA 93272

Salary Range $42.00 - $45.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Location:

531 West Poplar Avenue| Tipton | CA | 93272

Hourly Rate: $42.00 - $45.00 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

We are hiring for a Flex Shift position which will cover all three shifts where needed.

The objective of this position is to support the senior OT Solution Architect on instrumentation and troubleshooting in the two manufacturing plants to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. The technician will perform routine diagnostic checks, and regular calibration checks on all automated systems within the two manufacturing plants.

As a member of a small automation engineering team, it is essential that this person has instrumentation skills and an intermediate level of PLC skills. The ability to work as a member of a team is essential. The technician will be tasked with writing small PLC programs and coordinating with plant maintenance management personnel to improve and drive process improvements in the plant.

The position is essential for timely calibration on equipment to ensure compliance with SQF and HACCP standards.

The technician must be self-motivated and keep up to date with the necessary business and technical skills to be a valuable and contributing member of the automations team.

The technician may be assigned to either plant as needed but will have Tipton as their primary location. The Automation Technician can expect to receive service calls after hours as needed.

The technician will report to the Senior OT Solution Architect for day-to-day focus and for overall direction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Understand, troubleshoot, document & maintain control networks under the direction of the Senior OT Solution Architect.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on all automated systems.
• Perform calibration checks as required in accordance with OEM recommendations and FDA standards.
• Repair and/or replace any necessary components such as sensors or electrical wiring.
• Understand the juice, oil and peel process flow such that the technician can assist the automation team and/or maintenance technicians with necessary repairs.
• Provide daily support for the Plant Operators, Supervisors, and Quality Control & Project Managers as needed to move forward projects and address production issues.
• Working with the automation engineering team performs minor PLC and electrical adjustments as required.
• Continually assess production processes and their technical implementations. Document areas of opportunity for potential process improvement and how to better leverage the process or application functionality so respective processes have a defined, articulated roadmap to optimization.
• Provide technical support to all functional areas to optimize and streamline the technology and processes supporting plant automation.
• Adhere to existing change control and change management processes.
• Maintain clear documentation for both system and business operating procedures.
• Assist with upgrades and implementation of new systems.
• Must grow skills and stay current with new technology related to plant automations.
• Promotes safety in the department and ensures all personnel adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of all essential personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude always.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed.

• Pleasant and professional demeanor to work with end users in a dynamic environment.
• Practical experience implementing systems and developing PLC code.
• Developing & troubleshooting Aveva InTouch & RSLogix 5000 Systems.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, analytical abilities, problem solving, and…