| Location | Wakefield, NE |
A leader in the food processing and distribution industry is seeking a qualified Automation Technician to join their growing and innovative team in Wakefield, NE.
Full Responsibilities:
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• 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 or personnel safety.
• Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers and production personnel.
• Provide technical leadership and support to the electrical and instrumentation technicians at the facility.
• Use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.
• Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Insures regulatory compliance at all times.
• 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 automation servers.
• Create user manuals and training documentation. Train electrical techs as appropriate.
• Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements.
• Identify necessary program changes and work with Corporate Controls to implement.
• Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed.
• Provide support and leadership to the electrical techs.
• Manage, backup and organize all automation related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• 2-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Required
• 5 years of strong industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in food processing plant). Required
• 3 years of PLC programming experience. Required
• Knowledge and hands-on experience working with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation. Required
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematics, technical procedures, and operating and maintenance instructions. Required
• Experience in mechanical systems, and pneumatics. Preferred
• Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman’s license. Preferred
You should be proficient in:
Machines & technologies you'll use: