Automation Technician

Furmano Foods, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Referral program

Corporate Chaplain

Job summary

Furmano Foods, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks an Automation Technician to support and advance automated systems across the food manufacturing facility. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical and control systems with emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Education: Associate degree preferred; 3+ years in automation in a food/industrial setting. Shift-based schedule, including 2nd and 3rd shifts, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of automation/controls experience in food manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety compliance in all activities.
• Recommend and specify new automation systems and control solutions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, sensors.
• Lead or support design, programming, and installation of control systems (Allen-Bradley or equivalent).
• Collaborate on continuous improvement and plant modernization projects.
• Assist with execution/management of capital projects under Engineering Director.
• Provide day-to-day support for Engineering/Maintenance, including documentation and scheduling.
• Maintain records of work, updates to schematics and logs.
• Promote teamwork, integrity, and proactive communication.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Robotics

VFDs

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

Ladder logic

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Furmano Foods, you’ll become part of a family-owned business with a purpose far greater than profit. Rooted in faith and tradition since 1921, we are passionate about producing quality, nutritious food, serving others with humility, and stewarding the land for future generations. As a values-driven organization, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

The Automation Technician plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the automated systems throughout the food manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of electrical and control systems with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls within a food manufacturing or industrial setting. ·
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Ensure food safety compliance in all activities, report concerns promptly to supervisors or managers.
• 2.Recommend and specify new automation systems and control solutions to
• 3.Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, sensors, and associated hardware.
• 4.Lead or support the design, programming, and installation of control systems using Allen-Bradley or equivalent platforms.
• 5.Collaborate on continuous improvement projects and plant-wide modernization efforts.
• 6.Assist with the execution and management of capital projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering.
• 7.Provide day-to-day support for the Engineering and Maintenance Department, including documentation and scheduling.
• 8.Maintain accurate and detailed records of work performed, including updates to schematics and software logs.
• 9.Promote a culture of teamwork, integrity, and proactive communication.
• 10.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (especially Allen-Bradley hardware/software).
• Working knowledge of operator interfaces (HMIs), robotics, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Ability to interpret and modify electrical schematics and automation documentation.
• Strong capabilities in ladder logic, control narratives, and system integration.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a cross-functional team
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial controls: 3 years (Required)

Physical Requirements: – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

Occasional - 1/3 or less

Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3

Continuous – 2/3 or more

Standing: Frequent to Continuous

Walking: Frequent to continuous

Sitting: Occasional to Frequent

Lifting: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to lift 30lbs)

Carrying: Occasional to frequent (medium duty position / ability to carry 30lbs)

Climbing: Occasional

Climbing ladders: Occasional

Working with arms extended at

shoulder level or above: Occasional

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional to frequent

Bending: Occasional to frequent

Driving: Occasional

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional

Hand Movement: Manual dexterity frequent

Job Type: Full-time

Work Schedule:

This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however, working days may vary based on season. Typically, Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday & 12 hours Shifts may be required during busy times.

Hours:

2nd Shift - 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM/or

3rd Shift - 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Salary: Up to $37.11 per Hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Corporate Chaplain

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northumberland, PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Employment Disclaimer:

This position is based in Pennsylvania and is considered "at-will." This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under the law.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.