Automation Technician

Lone Star Bakery, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery in the US is seeking an Automation Technician to monitor robotic systems used in production. The candidate will ensure proper functionality of robots, schedule maintenance, and perform safety checks. Key qualifications include knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, along with the ability to handle physical tasks in an environment with extreme temperature variations. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced technology in a dynamic bakery setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Capable of handling extreme temperature variations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor robots to ensure proper functionality.
• Schedule maintenance for robots.
• Perform safety checks on equipment.

Skills

Working knowledge of hydraulics

Understanding of mechanical systems

Ability to use a multimeter

Understanding of PLC and CPU controllers

Job description

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is looking for Automation Technicians to monitor the status of the robots that produce and package baked goods.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors robots to ensure they are working properly and respond to issues as they arise.
• Schedule maintenance on the robots per procedures.
• Performs safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Performs and consistently complies with the processes, policies, and procedures.

Job Requirements, Education, & Certifications

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of geometrical coordinates systems.
• Understanding of electricity: voltage vs current etc.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic devices and how they operate: ex: relays, encoders, MPCB, VFD, and contactors.
• Understands how to use a multimeter and able to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Understanding of PLC and CPU controllers.
• Ability to be on feet all day and perform walking, stooping, and bending functions as required.
• Ability to team-lift up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

• Extreme temperature variations