Automation Technician

Our award-winning client is seeking a Automation Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for the design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and safety across our production equipment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, assertive, and highly skilled electrical/automation expert committed to continuous improvement and strict adherence to workplace safety standards.

• Automation & Equipment Maintenance:
• Design & Programming: Design, program, modify, and optimize existing PLC logic and HMI applications (primarily Allen-Bradley) to meet new process requirements, enhance system safety, and improve production efficiency.
• Advanced Troubleshooting
  :
  Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex PLC, automation, electrical, and electronic malfunctions on production/packaging equipment. Collaborate with production teams to conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions.
• System Upgrades: Assist with and implement PLC system upgrades, new equipment installations, and major modifications.
• Electrical Expertise: Read and interpret electrical schematics, utilize a multimeter for fault diagnosis, and safely work within control panels up to 480V.
• Component Management: Replace and configure various Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including AB Powerflex and Yaskawa models, and manage Panel View/Panel View Plus device applications.
• Documentation: Maintain precise and thorough records of all maintenance activities, programming changes, calibrations, and system upgrades.
• Compliance, Safety, and Continuous Improvement:
• Safety & Quality: Strictly adhere to all Health & Safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, ensuring food quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on all automated and mechanical systems per manufacturer specifications.
• Collaboration: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff (managers, operators, and maintenance teams) to foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Mentorship: Provide basic training and guidance to other team members on PLC functions and initial troubleshooting techniques.

• Three (3) plus years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience is required.
• Proficiency in using RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, or RSLogix 5 for troubleshooting, and the ability to go online with and download programs to Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC
  500, or PLC5 via Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232.
• Mandatory experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and demonstrated electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to understand P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) symbols and tag references on line layout drawings.
• Preference for candidates holding a Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent Certificate. If not held, the certification must be obtained within the first 24 months of employment.
• Candidates will be required to pass a Maintenance Skills Assessment.

• Fast-paced production plant environment with high noise levels (requires hearing protection) and variable temperatures (hot/cold).
• The role frequently requires standing/walking, and occasionally involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and climbing (stairs/ladders).
• Travel Requirements:
• Travel anticipated: Rarely

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days