Automation Support Specialist - Guymon, OK

Seaboard Foods; Guymon (OK); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Zusammenfassung

Seaboard Foods in Guymon is seeking an Automation Support Specialist to join our processing facility. You will support design, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of automation and robotic equipment on a designated shift.

The role requires a two-year technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, plus two years of relevant experience. You will troubleshoot, monitor processes, and collaborate with engineers while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• Two-year technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Two years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; basic Cognos
• Ability to read blueprints
• English proficiency

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot automatic and robotic systems using controllers, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on automatic and robotic systems or components.
• Assist engineers in design, installation, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
• Train robots using AI software or interactive training techniques to perform tasks.
• Manufacture, install, program, or repair PLCs, robot controllers, devices, and end-of-arm tools.
• Analyze data trends for reports to guide decision-making.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate with management to ensure equipment operates efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Two-year technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

COGNOS

Jobbeschreibung

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Automation Support Specialist opportunity in our Guymon processing facility which harvests over 21,500 animals daily. This position is part of a specialized team responsible for supporting all phases of design, development, installations, testing, and maintenance of all automation and robotic equipment and systems used for production on a designated shift. The specialist will monitor, identify, and troubleshoot shortcomings and issues in existing processes, systems, and procedures, using change management to resolve them while adhering to workplace and food safety protocols.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the Best Places to Work by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot automatic and robotic systems using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on automatic and robotic systems or components.
• Assist engineers in the design, installation, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
• Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
• Manufacture, install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, devices, systems, and end-of-arm tools or conveyors.
• Work under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision-making.
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures about workplace safety.
• Communicate and collaborate with all levels of management to ensure automated equipment operates efficiently.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

Instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Tech Savvy

Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

Resourcefulness

Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Two-year technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Two years of relevant experience
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel and COGNOS, preferred
• Ability to think critically and solve problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in verbal and written English, and ability to interpret blueprints

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

SCHEDULE

• Fifty (50) hour work week depending on schedule

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.

• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move above 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment requires the position to wear hearing protection at all times on the production floor.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel may be requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans\' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.