Automation Technician

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real
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ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – this is a fully onsite position where employees are expected to work their specific work schedule onsite.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Automation Technician will provide support to Maintenance and Operations by troubleshooting and diagnosing day-to-day issues with production equipment controls, such as PLCs, VFDs and other drives, as well as other electrical and mechanical components.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PLC controls, troubleshooting, diagnostic and basic programming. Allen Bradley and Automation Direct PLCs highly desired.

Knowledge of Allen Bradley VFDs programming/setting, troubleshooting and diagnostic.

Be able to read/interpret ladder diagrams and drawings. Be skillful accessing PLC programs through a laptop and determine failures, diagnostic program issues, etc. Knowledge of AB Studio, Panel View, Control Logix, Micro Logix, Power Flex, etc.

• Maintain all equipment programs up to date and in good working order. Maintain and control an archive of all equipment control programs.
• Attend all calls related to controls related issues and fix them in a timely manner.
• Create and complete Work Orders into Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Performs all work in a safe manner to include following specific procedures for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) before making repairs.
• Understands and follows good manufacturing practice (GMPs).
• Observe functionality of equipment to determine the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Uses schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment or process-related issues and problems.
• Makes recommendations regarding working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of equipment.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance to include timeliness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable safety, quality, regulatory and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Three (3) or more years of controls programming / maintenance experience. Allen Bradley Course completion highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC controls, troubleshooting, diagnostic and basic programming. Allen Bradley and Automation Direct PLCs highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge and practical applications experience in electrical/electronics, PLCs, A/C and D/C motors, drives and controls.
• Previous experience working in a food / pharmaceutical / FDA environment.
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to safely use power tools.
• Working understanding of CMMS system
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting, and executing simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Skilled in the use of MS…