Industrial Programmer

The Oregon Fruit Company; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Fruit Company in Salem, Oregon is seeking a hands-on PLC/HMI programmer to design, write, and optimize control software that keeps our fruit-processing lines running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot, implement upgrades, and collaborate with equipment vendors and our IT partner to keep systems connected and productive in a fast-paced plant environment.

If you enjoy solving real automation challenges and seeing tangible results on the line, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation.
• Strong grasp of electrical systems and motor controls.

Responsibilities

• Write, modify, and build PLC/HMI programs from the ground up.
• Troubleshoot control-system issues and reduce downtime.
• Partner with equipment vendors to bring new systems online.
• Be the on-site IT point person coordinating with the IT partner.

Skills

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Job description

For over 90 years, Oregon Fruit Company has been turning the Pacific Northwest's best fruit into products people love — and behind every production line is the automation that makes it happen.

We're looking for someone who lights up on the plant floor: writing, building, and troubleshooting the PLC and HMI programs that keep our equipment running smarter.

If you get a little thrill watching a line you programmed run flawlessly, let's talk.

What you'll do:

• Write, modify, and build PLC/HMI programs from the ground up
• Troubleshoot control-system issues and crush downtime
• Partner with equipment vendors to bring new systems online
• Be our on-site IT point person, coordinating with our IT partner to keep the team connected

What we're looking for:

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• A solid grasp of electrical systems, motor controls, and networking
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-moving plant
• Food manufacturing experience is a big plus

Why Oregon Fruit?

We're a team focused company right here in Salem, OR — with a tight-knit team, real ownership of your work, and equipment challenges that will never bore you.

Ready to help program the future of fruit?

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WHY OREGON FRUIT COMPANY?

• Legacy — 90 years of crafting premium fruit products right here in Oregon.
• Impact — This role touches every part of daily operations. Your work matters, and you'll see the results firsthand.
• Stability — We're a well-established company that values people who show up, contribute, and grow with us.
• Community — We're rooted in the Willamette Valley and committed to the people who live and work here.

Oregon Fruit Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.