Automation Technician 7 (3rd Shift) – New London Prepared Foods Plant

About the role

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated systems and equipment. Provides technical support for electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power, and manufacturing systems. Assists with the installation and modification of integrated systems, supports plant operations, provides guidance to team members in the supervisor's absence, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated systems and equipment
• Provide technical support for electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power, and manufacturing systems
• Assist with installation and modification of integrated systems
• Support plant operations
• Provide guidance to team members in the supervisor's absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in repair and troubleshooting of electrical, electrical controls, PLCs, and mechanical systems required
• Standard computer skills; strong skills in document organization, use of technical materials, and research techniques
• Must either be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all team members
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong interpersonal skills
• Travel: 1–5 trips per year outside of assigned location
• Must be able and willing to work every other weekend
• Must reside in the United States to be considered
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation assistance is not offered; local candidates will be given priority
• Highly recommend attaching a resume in Word or PDF format

Qualifications

Nice to have, but not required:

• Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field)
• Experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training

Skills

• Strong document organization and research techniques
• Proficiency in SAP Maintenance (or ability to become proficient)
• Verbal and written communication
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Interaction with all levels of management and operations personnel

Benefits

• Benefits on day one of employment
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Pay

$41.92 per hour, plus a shift differential. Eligible for overtime pay and paid weekly.

Schedule

• Shift: 3rd shift (posting also notes “2ND SHIFT”)
• Monday – Friday, with every other weekend required
• Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (flex as needed)