Automation Technician - Food Processing & Packaging

RiseMe; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation, a global food manufacturer based in Illinois, seeks an Automation Technician to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing and packaging equipment in a USDA production setting.

You will set up, test, repair conveyors, bagging systems, case erectors, read electrical schematics, and perform minor PLC/VFD work, with safety programs and shift flexibility; high school diploma and a valid Illinois driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Reading, writing and basic math skills required.
• High school degree, or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot and repair of stacking, bagging, check-weighing, UPC bar coding, case erectors and conveyor equipment.
• Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment for repairs, cleaning, and lubrication.
• Test and repair electrical equipment including motors, starters, relays, and panels.
• Read and interpret electrical control schematics for troubleshooting.
• Provide rapid response when equipment malfunctions; ensure safety and SQF compliance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Reading & Math

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Rich Products Corporation, a global food manufacturer based in Illinois, seeks an Automation Technician to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing and packaging equipment in a USDA production setting.

You will set up, test, repair conveyors, bagging systems, case erectors, read electrical schematics, and perform minor PLC/VFD work, with safety programs and shift flexibility; high school diploma and a valid Illinois driver’s license preferred.