Electrical Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Core Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and personnel safety.
• Always ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.
• Troubleshoot process issues with automation software.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens.
• Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues.
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain servers.
• Create user manuals and training documentation.
• Train technicians as appropriate.
• Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements.
• Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed.
• Provide support and leadership to the maintenance technicians.
• Manage, backup and organize all electrical/automation related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.).

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
• Experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatics helpful.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.