Sr. Automation Technician - E &I

Job Title

Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods that comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment. Understands, follows and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment. Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software. Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Coaches other team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair. Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area; participates in assessments and ensures effective training and maintains consistent qualification standards. Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.

Serves as an owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skills and providing ongoing coaching. Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.)

• Associates or technical degree or training preferred and High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, and instrumentation equipment for manufacturing is required
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of the following:
• Power Distribution
• Allen-Bradley Studio
  5000 or Logix
  5000 platform hardware and software
• Drives and Motion Control
• Factory Talk ME & SE
• Ethernet/IP Control Network
• Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation

• Willing to work 13 hour rotating shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and overtime as needed (OT is 1.5x pay)
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Willing to travel for training (2 trips, 8 days each), once travel is permitted.
• 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.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.
• Able to set and meet goals.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Able to work both independently and on a team.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to learn company-specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise systems.