Automation Technician

The Automation Technician is responsible for assessing technical problems in all areas of the facility and implementing a vetted-out solution in a timely fashion. This position requires a motivated, customer focused individual that is a highly effective trouble-shooter and solution provider. The individual will provide outstanding in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team.

It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems
• Identify problem root cause by observing mechanical systems and devices in operation; listening for problems and using precision measuring and electrical testing instrumentation and other troubleshooting methods
• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues, and work with Automation Engineers on equipment repair and improvements
• Serve as automation and controls domain expert on local project teams. Deliver training to operations and other groups as needed
• Serve as a high-level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues
• Redline all Automation related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc.
• Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
• Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization
• Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups
• Follow Chobani safety and GMP procedures and practices

• Associates degree in the field of controls/automation or related preferred
• 3-5 years of electrical, PLC and instrumentation experience working in an industrial facility
• Knowledge of PLC systems troubleshooting and programming specifically focused on Allen Bradley PLC
• General knowledge of HMI systems focused on Rockwell Factory Talk View ME/SE or Inductive Automation Ignition
• Broad knowledge of automation and electrical devices and equipment
• Intermediate knowledge of personal computers and windows operating systems
• Ability to use electrical diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping, and instrumentation diagrams
• Ability to effectively cooperate with personnel of different backgrounds and skill level
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others
• Create and maintain relevant documentation
• Prioritize numerous tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are completed