Controls & Automation Technician

Job description

This position supports the Maintenance Team and production facility. The Controls and Automation Technician will manage installation, programming, and maintenance of automation equipment throughout the plant, as well as support daily operations of the Maintenance Team. Essential Job and Duties: - Help oversee maintenance processes and operations - Programming and maintenance for automation equipment in the plant - Monitoring and maintenance of production and filling equipment - Provide technical solutions when electrical or general control issues arise - Identify and perform preventative maintenance on equipment - Identify, manage, and control inventory and safety-stocks - Assign and complete plant maintenance and work order requests/repairs - Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) - Follow Safe Quality Foods protocols - Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required - Clearly demonstrates experience or affinity with programming, configuring, and deploying PLCs, VFDs, Industrial Control Systems and production-line process control. This is required. - Mechanic skills related to food manufactur...