Controls & Automation Technician - High-Speed Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Match

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

Shearer's Foods in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to maintain and optimize our high-speed manufacturing controls and automation systems. You'll work with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production to strengthen reliability across the network.

The role requires strong electrical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming experience with Rockwell systems, and the ability to lead preventative maintenance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC/HMI programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks with a strong commitment to safety and foster a 'Safety First' culture.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using PLC and HMI code to diagnose and resolve downtime issues.
• Maintain backups of programs and ensure changes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, and system upgrades.
• Train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions.
• Identify and implement equipment upgrades to prevent obsolescence and improve reliability.
• Stay current on innovations in parts, equipment, and processes.
• Develop and execute PMs for controls equipment and cabinets.
• Modify existing PLC and HMI programs to improve processes.
• Ensure GMP compliance in all activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical troubleshooting

Rockwell PLC

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

CCW

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Shearer's Foods in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Controls & Automation Technician to maintain and optimize our high-speed manufacturing controls and automation systems. You'll work with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production to strengthen reliability across the network.

The role requires strong electrical troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming experience with Rockwell systems, and the ability to lead preventative maintenance initiatives.