Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

Cedar's Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar's Foods is seeking an Automation Technician for the 2nd Shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM) in Haverhill, MA. The role involves plant support, troubleshooting of automation systems, and assisting in engineering projects. Candidates should have a minimum two-year degree in Applied Technology or Engineering and relevant experience with automated systems. Strong electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills are essential. This position offers excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of facility experience with focus on automated equipment and/or field service.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Daily troubleshooting of instrumentation including flow meters and pressure sensors.
• Perform validations, diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades of automation systems.
• Assist with control and automation engineering design.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical skills

PLC maintenance and troubleshooting

Ability to read electrical schematics

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Communication and customer service skills

Education

Minimum two-year technical degree in Applied Technology or Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC and HMI

Siemens applications

Ethernet/IP networking

Job description

Automation Technician/Engineering 2nd Shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM)

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing facility located in Haverhill, MA with current openings for Automation Controls Technicians. The primary focus of this role is plant support for new and existing equipment including daily troubleshooting and new systems installation, startup, debugging, and qualification. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work independently as well as in performance driven team environments on multiple projects. This is an excellent career opportunity with the potential for growth.

This position requires proficiency in working with automated electromechanical systems including electrical, electronics, pneumatics and mechanical systems, as well as a thorough understanding of related manufacturing processes. It also requires proficiency in resolving interrelated electrical and mechanical issues and the ability to make applicable modifications to control systems programs. The Automation Controls Technician will perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering with the specification, installation and modification of integrated systems and also provide internal and external technical support.

Responsibilities

• Daily troubleshooting of instrumentation including flow meters, pressure sensors, VFD, RTDs, etc. Assist with control and automation engineering design, Integration of new Allen Bradley PLC and HMI’s, startup, testing, and debugging of new systems and equipment.
• Perform validations, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades and other activities needed to support existing automation systems.
• Recommend necessary changes to equipment in order to maintain quality operation of the machines.
• Work with engineering and CAD professionals to prepare electrical and software specifications and drawings.
• Present ideas to the team on improving overall performance of machines.
• Perform other tasks and activities as needed.

Automation Technician Education and Experience

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Applied Technology or Engineering.
• Electrical or electro-mechanical concentration preferred.
• Other education with applicable experience may also be considered.
• Minimum two years of facility experience with emphasis of automated equipment and/or field service with primary focus on control systems.
• Applicable cooperative education experience may also be considered.
• License Electrician preferable but not required

Automation Technician Qualifications/Skills

• Strong electrical and mechanical skills, proficiency with 480-or 208-volt three phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC control and power systems is a must.
• Must be able to read and understand standard electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start up, debug and servicing.
• Strong PLC maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills desired; Allen Bradley Autocad and Electrical Design experience a plus
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit ladder logic programming desired; Allen Bradley Logix PLC and HMI software’s is preferred
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit HMI applications desired; Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred.
• Proficient with PLC networking communications desired such as Ethernet/IP,
• Must be proficient MS Word and Excel and have a familiarity with AutoCad.
• Must have good communication, customer service and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Automation Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection
• Able to balance while ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding using safety procedures
• Able to twist, bend, lay, kneel, reach, and crouch at elevated and ground levels
• Vision abilities include: close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quicklyEmployee will be exposed to variable air temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, high locations, vibration, chemicals

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO BE A SUMMARY ONLY AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, OR EFFORTS.

Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer

M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.