Automation & Equipment Technician

Automation & Equipment Technician

Department: Automation & Equipment

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: California - Sacramento

Reporting To: Director of Engineering

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 / year

The Automation and Equipment Technician will work closely with the Director of Engineering in the research and development of new processing and packaging technologies to ensure business needs are consistently met. This role will be responsible for establishing and meeting timelines, adhering to budgets, maintaining effective vendor relations, and managing the complexities of equipment acquisitions and implementations.

• Execute and follow established equipment acquisition implementation program
• Analyze the demand for equipment supplies and forecast future needs
• Work directly to support management and facilities maintenance departments on necessary building modifications to accommodate equipment
• Report on and update project management systems
• Monitor and ensure compliance with equipment vendor specifications and contract terms including after-sale support and follow-up
• Understand the operation of all company equipment and maintain it to operate at the highest efficiency possible
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Maintain timely completion of preventative maintenance, assigned Work Orders, and continuous improvement tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Automation and Equipment

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment (food manufacturing related experience highly preferred)
• Understand control wiring including PLC logic to keep equipment running efficiently and safely
• Knowledge and experience of hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic test equipment to complete daily tasks
• Experience with packaging and cooking automation flow is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy
• Language skills: effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across departments and levels of management
• Ability to parse broad concepts and turn them into tangible outputs
• Possess mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be 21 years of age or older as per state regulations
• Must obtain all state-required permits, licenses, and certifications
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Travel between sites will be required
• Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite and data analysis
• Certificates, licenses, registrations:
  Food Handlers Card/Serv Safe certification (preferred)

As an exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive salary of $70,000 - $95,000 per year, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.