Automation Technician - Food Manufacturing PLC Systems

Sage V Foods

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 47,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Sage V Foods in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Production Automation Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automated systems used in processing and packaging. The role collaborates with operations and maintenance teams to maximize uptime, productivity, and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with technical training or an associate degree preferred, and 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation in a food manufacturing setting,

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Prefer technical certificate or Associate degree.
  • 2+ years of hands-on automation experience in food manufacturing, rice/grain preferred.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems and control networks.
  • Monitor daily production automation processes for continuous operation.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation equipment.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve issues.
  • Support installation and commissioning of new automation equipment and upgrades.
  • Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  • Follow OSHA and food-safety standards in all tasks.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation projects.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting
PLC programming
Industrial automation
Teamwork
Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED
Technical certificate/Associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
PanelView HMIs
EtherNet/IP
Modbus
Electrical schematics

Job description

Sage V Foods in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Production Automation Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automated systems used in processing and packaging. The role collaborates with operations and maintenance teams to maximize uptime, productivity, and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with technical training or an associate degree preferred, and 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation in a food manufacturing setting,

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