Automated Equipment Technician (12 Hour Days – Rotating Weekends)

Job Purpose

The maintenance staff is tasked with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, as well as upkeep of machinery and processing equipment needed to operate and maintain the facility. The Plant Automated Equipment Technician (AET) will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be maintaining all plant automated assets, systems, and areas.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot automated processing, packaging, and warehousing systems and assets
• Conduct tests to evaluate performance of automated systems and assets
• Maintain records of automated systems and assets
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems
• Assist with the development of training materials for other technicians
• Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes
• Install or replace control devices, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives
• Work with ICTs and Engineering personnel to continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization
• Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside contractors, OEMs, and vendors to ensure proper transfer of documented equipment changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed
• Responsible for the training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified automated equipment
• Provide technical training to other personnel

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in automated equipment system and assets development and troubleshooting
• Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing maintenance or engineering team
• Knowledge of programming languages and software applications related to automation
• Knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing

Skills/Qualifications Preferred

• Associate degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs
• Additional professional training
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems, including mechanical, electrical, piping, rebuilds/overhauls, instruments, or controls
• Additional training as an industrial electrician
• Dairy and/or high-speed beverage maintenance experience
• Experience programming in visual basic or similar languages
• PLC, HMI, and/or Robotics experience

How Fairlife Nourishes You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

Position Location

Webster, NY

Reports To

Maintenance Supervisor

Travel Requirements

10%