Automation Technician - Dairy Plant

Pay

• Hourly pay $36.56 – $40 per hour, based on experience
• $1.50 shift differential
• $1 pay increase in the first year
• Double time on Sundays and holidays

Schedule

• Schedule determined by business need
• On‑call flexibility required when coverage is not in the building

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7 % company contributions
• 3 weeks PTO from day 1
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated systems using a computer
• Troubleshoot automation systems with various PLC programs
• Monitor and adjust HMI systems as needed
• Perform checks and calibration of plant‑floor equipment
• Carry out scheduled maintenance work and document it
• Assist production personnel in troubleshooting production problems
• Maintain and oversee the controls system and everyday automation activities
• Install, test, and modify systems and PLC programs to improve efficiency
• Resolve and repair system faults and anomalies
• Calibrate instruments throughout the plant
• Comply with Quality Assurance policies and report potential food‑safety issues
• Maintain and inspect automation equipment, technologies, and processes
• Provide technical assistance for automation problems to operators and managers
• Conduct work safely and follow all company safety policies
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, and equipment controls
• Use Maximo (computerized maintenance program) for all functions
• Perform basic mechanical duties as needed
• Use electrical measuring equipment (e.g., Fluke multimeter, process meter)
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety protocols, stopping unsafe acts and reporting hazards

Requirements

Education: Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience (minimum preferred):

• Three years of related experience
• Reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, including redlining for updates
• Wiring electrical control panels, remote actuators, and I/O
• Planning, selecting, testing, installing, and maintaining equipment and systems
• Working with 4‑20 mA control loops
• Motor Control Centers using 120 V AC to 480 V AC
• Installing and programming Variable Frequency Drives
• Sound wiring principles and techniques
• Troubleshooting using electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment
• Understanding P&ID’s

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Logical problem‑solving and ability to devise effective solutions
• Result‑driven, self‑motivated, and able to motivate others
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt quickly to change
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and deadline‑management abilities
• Rapid learning of new technical skills and high achievement standards
• Timely decision‑making under pressure, even with incomplete information
• Project scoping, goal setting, scheduling, and performance measurement
• Intermediate math (arithmetic, comparative analysis, statistics)
• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and field‑specific software
• Intermediate proficiency with Rockwell Automation software
• Intermediate AutoCAD skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain constructive working relationships
• Adequate knowledge of French (required for positions in Quebec)