Job Description

Automation / OT Technician

Come 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: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

About you:

What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

About us:

Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.

What you will do:

The Automation Technician will utilize automation / operational technology proficiencies and experience, will program, troubleshoot and repair control systems used for Dairy processing plant equipment, packaging equipment and supporting utility systems. Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to, assisting in maintaining software/hardware revision to accommodate upgrades, recommending and implementing improvements to current machine and equipment controls and assisting in implementing select capital improvements.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment with a focus on automated control systems and utilizing operational technology. Complies with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Maintains and performs troubleshooting of PLC and Process Controls to include associated instrumentation equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. Uses a variety of control system interfaces, electrical test equipment, hand and power tools and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production, process and utilities control systems during plant operations and performs repairs of production, process and utilities equipment during scheduled shutdown service periods.
• Reads and interprets drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required automated maintenance and service
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Communicate effectively
• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company
• Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years related experience
• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred
• Experience utilizing hardware & software that monitors and controls devices, processes, and infrastructure in automated industrial settings.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

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

We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.