Automated Equipment Technician (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife LLC; West Webster (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Included

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Plant Automated Equipment Technician to maintain automated processing, packaging, and warehousing systems. The role includes 12-hour day shifts on a 2-2-3 cycle, with every other weekend, and a sign-on bonus.

Applicants should have 3+ years of maintenance experience in automated systems, 5 years in a manufacturing maintenance/engineering team, and programming knowledge for automation. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in automated equipment system and assets development and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing maintenance or engineering team.
• Knowledge of programming languages and software applications related to automation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot automated processing, packaging, and warehousing systems and assets.
• Conduct tests to evaluate performance of automated systems and assets.
• Maintain records of automated systems and assets.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems.
• Assist with the development of training materials for other technicians.
• Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes.
• Install or replace control devices, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives.
• Work with ICTs and Engineering personnel to continually improve process control systems.
• Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside contractors, OEMs, and vendors to ensure proper transfer of documented equipment changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.
• Responsible for the training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified automated equipment
• Provide technical training to other personnel.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automation programming

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs

Tools

PLC programming

Visual Basic or similar languages

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Join Us - Sign-On Bonus Included!

12 Hour Days: This is a Days shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose: The maintenance staff is tasked with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, as well as upkeep of machinery and processing equipment needed to operate and maintain the facility. The Plant Automated Equipment Technician (AET) will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be maintaining all plant automated assets, systems, and areas. AETs will be members of the shift Maintenance teams and responsible for completing both planned and unplanned work in accordance with included instructions as well as any applicable rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot automated processing, packaging, and warehousing systems and assets
• Conduct tests to evaluate performance of automated systems and assets
• Maintain records of automated systems and assets
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems
• Assist with the development of training materials for other technicians
• Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes.
• Install or replace control devices, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives. This may include programming the device or downloading Parameters to the device.
• Work with ICTs and Engineering personnel to continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization.
• Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside contractors, OEMs, and vendors to ensure proper transfer of documented equipment changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.
• Responsible for the training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified automated equipment
• Provide technical training to other personnel.
• The AET will work in all areas of the facility including the Packaging Department, the Processing Department, the ASRS warehouse, and the Facilities/Utilities Department.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills/Qualifications required:

• Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in automated equipment system and assets development and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing maintenance or engineering team.
• Knowledge of programming languages and software applications related to automation.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Skills/Qualifications preferred:

• Associate degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs. Additional professional training.
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems, including mechanical, electrical, piping, rebuilds/overhauls, instruments, or controls.
• Additional training as an industrial electrician.
• Dairy and/or high-speed beverage maintenance experience.
• Experience programming in visual basic or similar languages.
• PLC