Automation Controls Technician - 2nd Shift + $7K Sign-On Bonus

Perdue Farms

Milford (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $7,000

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Milford, CT is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to design, program, maintain, and optimize automated and robotic systems on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot controls, support new technology implementations, and contribute to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

A $7,000 hiring bonus is offered, with a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00pm–11:00pm. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure safety compliance, uptime, and system

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 8+ years in industrial automation and PLC programming, preferably in food manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and industrial control systems.
  • Certifications such as CAP or related certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and implement automated control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in automated equipment.
  • Maintain regular maintenance and inspections of control systems and equipment.
  • Install and configure/program industrial robots and PLCs/HMIs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to design and integrate automation/robotic solutions.
  • Provide training and support to operators on control system usage.

Skills

Industrial automation
PLC programming
HMI systems
Robotics troubleshooting
Electrical systems
Preventive maintenance
CAP certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED
2-year Technical Degree in Mechatronics/Robotics
CAP certification

Tools

PLCs
HMIs
Fanuc Robotics
KAREL Programming

Job description

Perdue Farms in Milford, CT is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to design, program, maintain, and optimize automated and robotic systems on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot controls, support new technology implementations, and contribute to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

A $7,000 hiring bonus is offered, with a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00pm–11:00pm. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure safety compliance, uptime, and system

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