Automation Technician - Nights (Boardman, OR)

About the role

The Automation Technician position is located on-site at our Boardman, Oregon facility. Join Tillamook, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to plant manufacturing operations, including programming for new installations, updating existing programs, troubleshooting operating problems, setting up and calibrating instrumentation, assist 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.
• 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

• Effective communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: .

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.