Automation Technician | PLC & Electrical Systems Expert

Post Holdings, Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Holdings, Inc. is looking for an Automation Technician in Wakefield, Nebraska. This role involves maintaining and optimizing automation systems to ensure peak performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of industrial electrical experience, particularly in food processing environments.

In this position, you will use your technical skills to troubleshoot and enhance automated equipment. Candidates should be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical systems and pneumatics is helpful.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve electrical and automation subsystems in the facility.
• Communicate status of issues and projects with management and vendors.
• Adhere to safety practices and ensure product quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting automation software

Electrical schematics interpretation

Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation

Communication skills

Education

Two-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Multimeter

PLC programming

Job description

Post Holdings, Inc. is looking for an Automation Technician in Wakefield, Nebraska. This role involves maintaining and optimizing automation systems to ensure peak performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of industrial electrical experience, particularly in food processing environments.

In this position, you will use your technical skills to troubleshoot and enhance automated equipment. Candidates should be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.