Industrial Maintenance Technician – PLCs, Packaging & QA

Aurora Organic Dairy; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Spending Account (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan (401(k))

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aurora Organic Dairy in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of packaging and processing equipment with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance.

You will diagnose and repair PLCs, HVAC, electrical systems, sensors and controls, perform welding/fabrication, and keep clear maintenance records while complying with GMP/SQF and safety rules. The role may require nights/weekends and teamwork with operators to maintain production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; two years’ associates/technical degree preferred.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment.
• Education and/or experience supporting industrial networking.
• Education and/or experience supporting Rockwell Automation, PLCs and VFDs.
• Education and/or experience programming or altering programs in PLCs, HMI, VFD, RSlinx.
• Education and/or experience installing and calibrating industrial sensors, meters, level, temperature, pH and flow.
• Good communication skills with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair of all plant equipment.
• Preventative maintenance emphasis for all equipment.
• Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts for industrial equipment.
• Maintain records and inventory of parts and services.
• Provide assistance to other team members in equipment repairs.
• Work with supervisor on targeted skill development.
• Maintain GMP/SQF compliance and safe work practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communicator

Collaboration

Can-do Attitude

Systematic Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's/technical degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell Automation

PLC

HMI

VFD

RSLogix/RSLinX

Job description

Aurora Organic Dairy in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of packaging and processing equipment with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance.

You will diagnose and repair PLCs, HVAC, electrical systems, sensors and controls, perform welding/fabrication, and keep clear maintenance records while complying with GMP/SQF and safety rules. The role may require nights/weekends and teamwork with operators to maintain production schedules.