Automation Technician

Blount Fine Foods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Education Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. in Fall River, MA seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to program and maintain PLCs for our manufacturing lines. The role requires designing logic, reading diagrams, and supporting capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in manufacturing controls, a BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering, and experience with FactoryTalk. Second shift 3pm-11pm with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing controls.
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs for manufacturing equipment.
• Read and create logic and flow diagrams for programming, simulation, and testing.
• Maintain preventive maintenance outcomes and diagnostics.
• Monitor line parameters and machine faults to prevent downtime.
• Manage FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian for production reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date electrical and controls documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and outside contractors as needed.
• Support capital projects and network design for production.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing maintenance

FactoryTalk

Data reporting

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

Historian

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

The salary rang e for this opportunity is $75,000-$80,000/year.

THIS POSITION IS SECOND SHIFT, 3pm-11pm

Summary

This position will be responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers). Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for programming, simulation, and testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programming for all manufacturing equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on manufacturing machines.
• Maintain equipment as required by the preventive Maintenance Program.
• Assists maintenance in identifying and scoping control systems related projects.
• Monitor line parameters and machine faults during the day to proactively maintain equipment.
• Manage Software Factory Talk Metrics / Historian in order to provide production reports.
• Maintains an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation.
• Perform database administration on Factory Talk databases in order to keep the metrics software functioning.
• Assists in training and development of machine operators and maintenance technicians for equipment and process controls operation.
• Assists on plant capital projects as needed.
• Design and manage production fiber optic network.
• Contributes to plant wide initiatives as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Monitor system to ensure all systems are functioning correctly
• Technical skills in maintenance work systems, preventive / predictive maintenance.
• Conduct required inspections and reporting.
• Evaluate and report equipment condition.
• Troubleshoot all associated equipment
• Provide 24 hour service
• Fine tune equipment and controls to optimize energy savings
• Provide documentation for compliance records
• Order repair parts and maintain adequate supply of components needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean up of associated wiring and components.
• Assist in managing outside contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.

Experience/Education

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar position with advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields in a manufacturing environment.
• A BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering is desired or 3-5 year's working knowledge.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.