Automation Technician

Sofidel; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid breaks

Career advancement opportunities

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Positive and safe work environment

Professional employee assistance

Health and financial wellness programs

Job summary

Sofidel America in Haines City, Florida is seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance team. Local candidates preferred for a long-term role in a stable environment with growth opportunities.

You will support electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshoot automated systems, collect PLC data, and collaborate to improve processes. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and clear communication, with responsibilities across shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with automation technology.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation maintenance; replace/repair components and program monitoring systems.
• Identify root causes of quality and production deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Support outage management, safety enhancements, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow work orders and communicate across shifts; operate robotic systems and gather PLC data.
• Collaborate to resolve problems and implement process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation

Job description

Position Overview

Sofidel America of Haines City, Florida is currently seeking an Automation Technician to join our maintenance team. We are searching for a candidate who is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment with opportunity for growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical and instrumentation maintenance, replacing and repairing components and parts as needed, programming monitoring systems, and troubleshooting issues.


• Identify the root cause of quality and production deficiencies and take corrective action.


• Assist the production department with outage management and safety enhancements.


• Follow verbal and written directions as well as work orders to complete tasks and communicate openly between shifts.


• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and instrumentation systems.


• Ensure proper operation of robotic systems by maintaining all mechanical, electronic, and electrical components.


• Gather PLC input and output data to track equipment efficiency.


• Collaborate with team members to resolve problems, uncover the root causes, and assist in enhancing processes by identifying inefficiencies and design problems.


• Recommend improvements and make adjustments.


• Understand and utilize various electrical schematic wiring diagrams.


• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for all assigned automated systems at all hours of the day and night, depending on plant schedule.


• Follow regulations supporting Sofidel America’s “Good Manufacturing Practices” and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary, and hygienically sound workplace.


• Assists in on-the-job training of others.


• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Technical Degree in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Electro-Mechanical or Automation/Engineering preferred or two (2) years of experience in related area


• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation


• Paid and Unpaid Breaks


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Health Insurance


• PTO


• 401(k) Match (50% match up to 15% employee contribution)


• Positive and Safe Work Environment


• Professional Employee Assistance


• Health and Financial Wellness Programs

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