Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team. As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting machinery malfunctions, isolating problems, and applying solutions to minimize downtime and maximize production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for answering trouble calls to maintain maximum uptime for all packaging equipment
• Responsible for the design and test of system prototypes based on the engineer's design
• Responsible for reviewing manuals and following diagrams to isolate and repair problems on machinery
• Maintains cue track documentation and participates in cue track rotation
• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic processes of both automation and manual equipment in order to support production needs
• Inspects and maintains electronic, hydraulic, and motorized equipment and systems
• Controls machines and processes by using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• Responsible for updating maintenance and inspection records and following up with the Shift Manager
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures
• Develop a thorough knowledge of automation department equipment specific to the production in order to operate it safely
• Use drawings, sketches, specs, charts, and tables to locate machinery in order to determine requirements, machine movement requirements, and identify spare and repair parts
• Determine preventative maintenance schedules and machine capabilities to optimize them
• Identify issues and react appropriately, including bringing long-term downtime or urgent quality issues to the Shift Manager
• Work independently to perform minor equipment improvement on projects to reduce downtime, improve quality, and reduce overall costs for the operation of the equipment
• Responsible for maintaining a record of work performed on different components

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to use a Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, and other test equipment
• Must have excellent mechanical skills, also able to read and follow wiring diagrams
• Must have experience with PLC programming or knowledge of the systems
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors and managers, and other coworkers
• Must be able to rebuild or replace Boards or PLC's in a safe and timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with proven skills in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting
• Prefer the candidate to be bilingual English/Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable with ascending and descending stairs or ladders as needed for the role
• Must be able to work in all types of environments, such as but not limited to; small, high, or wet conditions
• Must be able to see the varies colors of wires
• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below)
• Material exposure - moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations

Hours & Workdays:

• Shift: Rotating Shifts (these changes are based on production needs) overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs
• 1st Shift 6am-5pm
• 2nd Shift 5pm-4am

What We Offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

---