Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Decatur, AL seeks an experienced technician to install, test and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems. The role requires reading diagrams, following safety procedures, and documenting work accurately.

The candidate will handle PLCs and computer-based HMIs, work nights and extended shifts, and comply with company safety and employment policies while contributing to a growing poultry production operation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of repair and installation experience in varied industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and computer-based HMIs.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and installation/diagnosis of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems under supervision.
• Read diagrams and schematics for safe installation and repair.
• Accurately complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report if unable to correct on own.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial control systems

PLCs

HMIs

Electrical instrumentation

National Electric Code

Hand tools

Education

Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems

Tools

Repair manuals

Diagrams & schematics

Hand tools

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical instrumentation and control systems. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Under minimal supervision, install, test and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems
• Read and interpret repair manuals, diagrams and schematics for the safe installation and repair of electrical instrumentation and control systems
• Accurately complete required documentation and record in a timely manner
• Identify unsafe conditions through understanding of relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions; test and correct or report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems or related field from accredited institution

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years’ repair and installation experience in varied industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems; experience in PLCs and computer based HMIs
• Knowledge of national electric code, operation, assembly, installation and diagnosis of industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Understands and uses hand tools to install and repair of industrial instrumentation control systems
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs
• Frequently lifts overhead
• Walks in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis, ranging from one to several miles per day
• Works in an environment with strong, foul odors
• Frequently uses visual skills to inspect birds, production charts and scales
• Must use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odors
• Frequently enters confined space areas
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms