Lead Process Automation Technician

Minerals Technologies; Lucerne Valley (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Vacation/Holiday/Paid leave

Overtime eligibility with quarterly IN

Job summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. is hiring a Process Automation Technician in Lucerne Valley, CA. This role maintains field instruments, motor controls, smart sensors, and PLC-based automation systems to ensure reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process automation, can troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation issues, and works safely within a team environment. OT availability and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical/instrumentation systems is required.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair plant automation equipment.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and field instrumentation.
• Adherence to safety policies and TPM/lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains field instruments, motor controls, sensors, and EO electronics.
• Programs and calibrates smart field instruments and sensors.
• Upgrades control systems and programming of PLCs.
• Maintains cameras and intercoms; reads schematics and manuals.
• Promotes safety culture and leads by example.

Skills

Electrical/instrumentation skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-trades

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC programming

Multimeter

VFDs/soft starters

Instrumentation calibration

Job description

Minerals Technologies Inc. is hiring a Process Automation Technician in Lucerne Valley, CA. This role maintains field instruments, motor controls, smart sensors, and PLC-based automation systems to ensure reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process automation, can troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation issues, and works safely within a team environment. OT availability and comprehensive benefits are included.