Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Decatur, IL is seeking an experienced Electrical Instrumentation Technician to install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems within our production environment. Under minimal supervision, you will read manuals and schematics, document work promptly, and ensure safety in accordance with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and company policies.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience with industrial control systems, PLCs and HMIs, plus NEC

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ repair and installation experience in industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems
• Experience with PLCs and computer-based HMIs
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and related installation/diagnostic practices
• Proficient with using hand tools for installation and repair
• Strong math and computer skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and handle night/weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Install, test and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems under minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, diagrams and schematics for safe installation and repair.
• Accurately complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report or correct as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC knowledge

HMI experience

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Documentation

Unsupervised work

Education

Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems or related field

Tools

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.