Automation & Controls Technician - B Night Shift

Unilever; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Unilever Jefferson City is seeking an Automation & Controls Specialist to lead PLC projects and drive automation improvements in packaging and process. The role requires autonomous decision-making, data-driven analysis, and multitasking in a dynamic plant environment.

The position offers a 12-hour shift schedule, competitive hourly pay with a weekly shift differential, and a range of benefits including 401K, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent; higher degree in related area is desirable.
• 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance related position is required.
• Working knowledge of PLCs is a must.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects/improvements (electrical/PLC) to accommodate new product and/or improve safety, operational quality and productivity.
• Diagnose and test PLC and instrumentation problems.
• Maintain and configure PLC hardware.
• Understand PLC ladder logic and NEC requirements.
• Maintain and configure VFDs, DC drives and servo motors.
• Perform advanced PLC ladder logic programming such as PID loops and sequencers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Job Details

Automation & Controls Specialist

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Shift Assignment: (B )12-hour shift, 2/2/3 schedule- 6:00 pm - 6:15 am

Pay: $37.57 per hour, plus a shift differential of $6.76 per hour, paid weekly

Background & Purpose of the Job:

Unilever Jefferson City provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

Work directly with Packaging and Process departments to deliver automation solutions for the facility. Must be able to lead autonomously with clear direction to our team, make data-based decisions, and multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | Career Advancement Opportunities

Additional Perks for the "Jefferson City " location

• Onsite Company store for discounted product purchases
• Uniforms provided by the company
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy

• Company dinners and care packages periodically
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected)
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Free Hot and Iced Coffee
• Free Soft Serve Ice Cream on select days of the week

What You'll Do

• Implement Projects/ Improvement (electrical project/ PLC programming) to accommodate new product and/ or improve safety, operational quality and productivity.Diagnose/ test PLC and Instrumentation problems,
• Diagnose/ Test equipment to correct malfunctions and makes improvement to accommodate new product and/ or improve safety, operational quality and productivity.
• Maintain and configure Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware
• Understand PLC ladder logic: can implement automation solutions within the PLC code
• Understand and apply National Electric Code (NEC) requirements
• Maintain and configure Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), DC drives and servo motors
• Perform more advanced PLC ladder logic programming such as PID loop control and sequencers
• All other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent; higher degree in related area is desirable
• 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance related position is required
• Working knowledge of PLCs is a must
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

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