Automation Controls Technician

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Springfield (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Springfield, Ohio seeks a Maintenance Technician to install, monitor, calibrate, and maintain the control systems of automated equipment.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support the maintenance team with technical development. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, lay out circuits, install wiring, and ensure safe operation in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade or technical school certification in electrical, industrial electronics, computer technology, or mechanical systems preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of directly relatable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance trades including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience required using multi-meters, circuit testers, and other test equipment along with power tools and measuring tools.
• Training or experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, VFD programming, servo programming, controls systems troubleshooting, network diagnostics, and HMI programming.
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Use a PC with software to modify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Lay out circuits and install electrical wiring systems to handle loads and provide outlets and switches.
• Perform calibrations on electrical and electronic equipment and record results.
• Install and hook up production equipment with proper motor sizing and power distribution.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance and replace defective parts.
• Navigate, load, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Assist outside contractors on on-site projects.
• Train and assist operators and peers in maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem solving.
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

VFD programming

Servo programming

SCADA troubleshooting

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting complex systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Technical school certification (electrical, industrial electronics, computer tech, or mechanical systems)

Tools

Multi-meters

Circuit testers

Test equipment

Power tools

Micrometers/Calipers

ACAD or job-specific software

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Springfield, Ohio seeks a Maintenance Technician to install, monitor, calibrate, and maintain the control systems of automated equipment.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support the maintenance team with technical development. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, lay out circuits, install wiring, and ensure safe operation in a GMP environment.