Automation & Maintenance Technician - 3-Shift, Up to $42/hr

BandD Foods

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 57,859

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Three 12-hour shifts

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Collaborative team

Stable employment

50+ years legacy

Job summary

BandD Foods in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Automation & Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our production running safely and efficiently.

You'll troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, support automation projects, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing systems. This full-time role offers stable employment, competitive hourly pay up to $42, and opportunities to advance in a long-standing food manufacturing company.

Qualifications

Experience with industrial maintenance and automation systems.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Familiar with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms.
Experience with VFDs and motors.
Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Food manufacturing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment to minimize downtime.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, instrumentation, and control systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Install, modify, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and production systems.
Support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain utilities, boilers, compressors, pumps, conveyors, wastewater systems, and facility equipment.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sanitation to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and help implement permanent corrective actions.
Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to a collaborative maintenance team.
Follow all GMP, HACCP, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.