Experienced Automation Technician 1st Shift

Cedar's Foods; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar’s Foods in Haverhill, MA seeks an experienced Automation Controls Technician (1st shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) to support, install, debug, and qualify new and existing equipment. You will troubleshoot electromechanical systems, work with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs, and collaborate with engineering on modifications and validations.

Requires a 2-year technical degree and 4+ years in manufacturing controls; strong electrical/mechanical skills; ability to read schematics; and capable teamwork in

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Applied Technology or Engineering-related discipline.
• Minimum four years of control systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• License Electrician preferable but not required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily troubleshooting of automation systems and equipment.
• Assist with installation, startup, testing, and debugging of new systems.
• Prepare electrical and software specifications and drawings with engineering.
• Provide internal and external technical support on controls.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC troubleshooting

HMI familiarity

Reading schematics

AutoCAD familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Electrical Design

Job description

Experienced Automation Technician 1st Shift (7 AM – 3:30 PM)

This role is similar to our other roles for 2nd and 3rd shift, however, requires at least 4 years of demonstrated controls troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. Candidates with at least 2 years of tenure in their current or most-previous role are urged to apply.

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing facility located in Haverhill, MA with current openings for Automation Controls Technicians. The primary focus of this role is plant support for new and existing equipment including daily troubleshooting and new systems installation, startup, debugging, and qualification. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work independently as well as in performance driven team environments on multiple projects. This is an excellent career opportunity with the potential for growth.

This position requires proficiency in working with automated electromechanical systems including electrical, electronics, pneumatics and mechanical systems, as well as a thorough understanding of related manufacturing processes. It also requires proficiency in resolving interrelated electrical and mechanical issues and the ability to make applicable modifications to control systems programs. The Automation Controls Technician will perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering with the specification, installation and modification of integrated systems and also provide internal and external technical support.

• Daily troubleshooting of instrumentation including flow meters, pressure sensors, VFD, RTDs, etc. Assist with control and automation engineering design, Integration of new Allen Bradley PLC and HMI’s, startup, testing, and debugging of new systems and equipment.
• Perform validations, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades and other activities needed to support existing automation systems.
• Recommend necessary changes to equipment in order to maintain quality operation of the machines.
• Work with engineering and CAD professionals to prepare electrical and software specifications and drawings.
• Present ideas to the team on improving overall performance of machines.
• Perform other tasks and activities as needed.

Automation Technician Education and Experience

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Applied Technology or Engineering-related discipline.
• Other education with applicable experience may also be considered.
• Minimum four years of control systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicable cooperative education experience may also be considered.
• License Electrician preferable but not required

Automation Technician Qualifications/Skills

• Strong electrical and mechanical skills, proficiency with 480-or 208-volt three phase, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems is a must.
• Must be able to read and understand standard electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start up, debug and servicing.
• Strong PLC maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills desired; Allen Bradley AutoCAD and Electrical Design experience a plus.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit ladder logic programming desired; Allen Bradley Logix PLC and HMI software’s is preferred.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and edit HMI applications desired; Allen Bradley preferred.
• Proficient with PLC networking communications desired such as Ethernet/IP.
• Must be proficient MS Word and Excel and have a familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Must have good communication, customer service and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Automation Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection
• Able to balance while ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding using safety proceduresAble to twist, bend, lay, kneel, reach, and crouch at elevated and ground levels
• Vision abilities include: close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly
• Employee will be exposed to variable air temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, high locations, vibration, chemicals

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO BE A SUMMARY ONLY AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, OR EFFORTS.

Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer

M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.