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, where we Play to Win to 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.
• Maintains PLC and HMI network systems, and collaborate with IT to manage PLC and HMI communications across company Ethernet/fiber optic network.
• Trains maintenance and production employees on existing and new processes.
• Participates in projects to upgrade and retrofit equipment and facilities.
• Installs new control system equipment.
• Sets up and installs instruments and control system components.
• Follows standards and guidelines for plant control systems as defined by automation Supervisor.
• Collaborates with Information Technology to integrate PLC’s with the Wonderware SCADA system.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems in existing plant process and control systems and plant operations.

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

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicates effectively.
• Utilizes a computer with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Acts as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.

Skills

• MS Office software proficiency.
• CMMS or similar SQL database business application experience.
• PLC & HMI programming, PLC & HMI software installation and programming experience.
• Wonderware programming.
• Technical training in industrial controls.

Benefits

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

Pay

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Schedule

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