Automation Technician 3rd Shift

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Full Time Technical | Haverhill, MA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 to $40.00 hourly

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing facility located in Haverhill, MA with current openings for Automation Controls Technicians. The primary focus of this role is plant support for new and existing equipment including daily troubleshooting and new systems installation, startup, debugging, and qualification. Applicants must be highly motivated, self‑managed, and have the ability to work independently as well as in performance‑driven team environments on multiple projects.

This is an excellent career opportunity with the potential for growth.

This position requires proficiency in working with automated electromechanical systems including electrical, electronics, pneumatics and mechanical systems, as well as a thorough understanding of related manufacturing processes. It also requires proficiency in resolving interrelated electrical and mechanical issues and the ability to make applicable modifications to control systems programs. The Automation Controls Technician will perform high‑level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering with the specification, installation and modification of integrated systems and also provide internal and external technical support.

• Daily troubleshooting of instrumentation including flow meters, pressure sensors, VFD, RTDs, etc. Assist with control and automation engineering design, integration of new Allen Bradley PLC and HMIs, startup, testing, and debugging of new systems and equipment.
• Perform validations, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades and other activities needed to support existing automation systems.
• Recommend necessary changes to equipment in order to maintain quality operation of the machines.
• Work with engineering and CAD professionals to prepare electrical and software specifications and drawings.
• Present ideas to the team on improving overall performance of machines.
• Perform other tasks and activities as needed.

• Minimum two‑year technical degree in Applied Technology or Engineering.
• Electrical or electro‑mechanical concentration preferred.
• Other education with applicable experience may also be considered.
• Minimum two years of facility experience with emphasis on automated equipment and/or field service with primary focus on control systems.
• Applicable cooperative education experience may also be considered.
• License Electrician preferable but not required.

• Strong electrical and mechanical skills, proficiency with 480‑ or 208‑volt three phase, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems is a must.
• Must be able to read and understand standard electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start‑up, debug and servicing.
• Strong PLC maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills desired;
  Allen Bradley AutoCAD and Electrical Design experience a plus.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit ladder logic programming desired;
  Allen Bradley Logix PLC and HMI software is preferred.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit HMI applications desired;
  Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred.
• Proficient with PLC networking communications such as Ethernet/IP.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and have familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Must have good communication, customer service, and conflict‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection.
• Able to balance while…