Dairy Plant Automation Technician (PLC/SCADA)

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking an Automation Technician for their Boardman, Oregon facility. The role includes providing technical support to plant operations, programming installations, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates have PLC & HMI programming experience and at least 3 years in a related field.

Join a team committed to high-quality dairy production and innovation. Employees enjoy competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Be a part of a farmer-owned cooperative steeped in tradition and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in MS Office software.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) or similar SQL database business application.
• 3+ years of experience providing PLC & HMI programming, PLC & HMI software installation and programming.
• State of Oregon electrical license, LME or above is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant manufacturing operations.
• Program new installations and update existing programs.
• Troubleshoot operating problems of machinery.
• Train technicians and operators in maintenance and process operations.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate PLCs with SCADA system.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

Microsoft Office

SQL database experience

Wonderware programming

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in industrial controls

AA/BA or equivalent work experience

Job description

Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking an Automation Technician for their Boardman, Oregon facility. The role includes providing technical support to plant operations, programming installations, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates have PLC & HMI programming experience and at least 3 years in a related field.

Join a team committed to high-quality dairy production and innovation. Employees enjoy competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Be a part of a farmer-owned cooperative steeped in tradition and growth.