Automation Technician

JOB TITLE: Automation Technician

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides highly technical electrical, electronic, and control system maintenance support to ensure the safe, reliable, and GMP compliant operation of Carolina Foods automated manufacturing facilities.

Pay Range: $32-37/hour

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment and systems:

1. PLC, computer-controlled, and servo-controlled equipment.

1. Electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, variable frequency drives, sensors, and both AC and DC motors.

1. Mechanical systems and components including conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and power transmission system components such as gearboxes, belt and chain drives.

1. The use of shop machinery including normal industrial tools and oscilloscopes for repair purposes.

1. Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting in continuous program improvement.

1. Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management.

1. Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations.

1. Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry.

1. Facilitate coordination of OEM services and parts with Maintenance Planning and Parts departments.

DUTIES:

1. Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues.

1. Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls.

1. Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents.

1. Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering.

1. Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders.

1. Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Required

1. 5+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

Preferred

1. 10+ years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

1. Ability to configure and program PLC systems.

1. 2-year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields.

1. Electrical License and willingness to maintain license while employed by Carolina Foods.

1. Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Regular business hours.