Automation Technician - Day Shift

Blue Ridge Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Automation, headquartered in Indiana, seeks an Automation Technician to support engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning to reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and raise production. The role may be embedded with client sites or based at our Indianapolis office.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical work, PLC/HMI experience, and familiarity with industrial networks and reading diagrams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical or service experience.
• Experience with PLC programming methods and HMI/SCADA.
• Knowledge of industrial communications (ASi/DeviceNet/Ethernet).
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and OEM blueprints.
• Understanding of control voltages and safety SOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment and PLCs.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, OEM blueprints.
• Follow client SOPs and safety standards; manage permit processes.
• Complete daily planned work orders and repairs.
• Communicate with plant operations to maintain client relationships.
• Work with Plant Planner/Supervisor for improvements.
• Utilize CMMS systems for work orders and materials.
• Source materials in emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial comms

Electrical diagrams

Safety SOPs

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Power systems

Problem solving

Job description

About Us

Blue Ridge Automation is a leading automation company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values: Teamwork, Character, Grit, Excellence, Progress, and Vision.

Blue Ridge Automation is a leading automation company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values: Teamwork, Character, Grit, Excellence, Progress, and Vision.

Job Summary

Blue Ridge Automation is seeking to fill a full-time Automation Technician position. This position will be responsible for supporting engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting; start-up, and commissioning support to reduce downtime, machine reliability, and increase production. list of things this position will be responsible for. Industrial Automation Technicians may be embedded at remote locations along with working out of the Blue Ridge office, or visiting client sites as needed for installs or other purposes.

Job Details

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time

Location: Onsite at Blue Ridge Client in Indianapolis

Shift: 12 hour day shift. Rotating every other weekend (Week 1: Mon, Thurs, Fri. Week 2: Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install various electrical equipment, motors, VFDs, control components, instrumentation, PLC’s, etc.
• Utilize and interpret technical documentation such as electrical diagrams, mechanical schematics, technical publications, OEM blueprints, etc.
• Follow client site SOPs, adhere to all plant and company safety standards, and understand and execute the customers' permit process.
• Follow Blue Ridge Automation SOPs, and complete daily planned work orders as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with plant operations in order to build and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Work with Plant Planner/Supervisor for improvements and repairs.
• Utilize customers' CMMS system.
• Source materials in emergency situations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed in alignment with the role.

Job Requirements

• Experience with basic office programs to complete expense reports, quote materials, and generate reports.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• 3+ years of industrial electrical or service experience
• Understanding various PLC programming methods
• Experience with HMI & SCADA
• Experience with Industrial Communications like Asi bus, Device Net, and Ethernet
• Ability to follow preventive and predictive maintenance methods
• Proficiency in utilizing and interpreting technical documentation
• Ability to work with others and independently
• Understand 480V and 277V systems
• Experience in GMP regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Understanding of control voltages, 24V, 120V, 0-10V, 0-15V, 4-20ma
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve through technical solutions and know when to elevate to other teams or departments as needed.

Headquartered in Indiana, Blue Ridge began in 2011 focused on complex food and beverage liquid processing system automation.

As the company grew, so did our list of innovative solutions for our clients: better data visibility, electrical planning and facility power safety, and finding skilled technicians to augment their teams.

Our goal is to empower clients with the tools needed to own their operations, and sustain long-term growth. We want businesses coming back to work with us because they want to, never because they have to.

Today, our diverse team of experts provide custom turnkey solutions to leading companies in a range of industries: