Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Automation Technician to join a growing team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is critical in supporting plant automation systems and ensuring optimal performance and uptime of processing and packaging equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of factory automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and pneumatic systems.

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of robotic packaging equipment.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical control circuits, including both AC and DC systems and facility wiring.

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards across all work performed.

• Accurately document maintenance activities and update system logs.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in automation troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance—preferably within the food processing and packaging industry.

• Strong understanding of control systems and factory automation components.

• Solid experience with electrical diagnostics and working with live electrical circuits.

• Familiarity with robotic packaging systems and their troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, electrical diagrams, and manuals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on 1st or 3rd shift, including some weekends or holidays as needed.

Perks & Benefits:

• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO)

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Single and Three Phase Power
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• FDA Regulations
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• High Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB)