Automation Technician - Nights (Boardman, OR)

About the role

The Automation Technician position is located on-site at our Boardman, Oregon facility. Join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, known for creating over 200 dairy products in 7 categories including cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and frozen meals. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we focus on Uncompromising Quality and strive to be Good Stewards for our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant manufacturing operations, including programming for new installations, updating existing programs, troubleshooting operating problems, setting up and calibrating instrumentation, assisting in maintaining software and PLC version control, improving machine and equipment control, designing and implementing select capital improvements, and training technicians and operators in maintenance and process operations.
• Upgrade, maintain and PLC and Wonderware programming for utilities, process and CIP systems.
• Collaborate with Information Technology to integrate PLC's with the Wonderware SCADA system.
• Maintains control system documentation.
• Upgrades and maintains Software tools and applications.
• Maintains hardware revision levels to accommodate software upgrades.
• Follows standards and guidelines for plant control systems as defined by automation Supervisor.
• Maintains PLC and HMI network systems, and collaborates with IT to manage PLC and HMI communications across company Ethernet/fiber optic network.
• Helps guide/direct the work of outside PLC and controls contractors.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems in existing plant process and control systems and plant operations.
• Participates in projects to upgrade and retrofit equipment and facilities.
• Installs new control system equipment.
• Sets up and installs instruments and control system components.
• Trains maintenance and production employees on existing and new processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in MS Office software.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) or similar SQL database business application.
• 3+ years of experience providing PLC & HMI programming, PLC & HMI software installation and programming.
• State of Oregon electrical license, LME or above is preferred.
• Wonderware programming preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; AA/BA or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Technical training in industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in industry leading benefit and reward programs.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, with some flexibility based on department needs.