Automation Maintenance Tech – Hands-On Growth

Sage V Foods, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sage V Foods, LLC in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Maintenance-Prod Auto Tech to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated processing and packaging systems, including sensors and control networks. You will monitor daily production automation to ensure continuous operation and support installation of new equipment.

This full-time role offers hands-on experience with PLCs and HMIs, opportunities for PLC/robotic programming training, and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with automation and controls in a food manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, industrial networks, and control systems.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated processing and packaging systems, including sensors and control networks.
• Monitor and support daily production automation to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve mechanical, electrical, and control issues.
• Support installation and commissioning of new automated equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and maintenance records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing automation projects.
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety, and operational standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Innovative mindset

Learning agility

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

PLC programming

Job description

Sage V Foods, LLC in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Maintenance-Prod Auto Tech to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated processing and packaging systems, including sensors and control networks. You will monitor daily production automation to ensure continuous operation and support installation of new equipment.

This full-time role offers hands-on experience with PLCs and HMIs, opportunities for PLC/robotic programming training, and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production