Night Automation Technician - 7pm to 7:30am | Shift Diff
conagrabrands
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Job summary
Conagra Brands in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking an Automation Technician to support electrical and control systems at The Pudding Plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and servo systems, develop wiring and diagrams, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting continuous improvement.
The role requires an Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience, 2+ years of manufacturing automation troubleshooting, and experience with PLCs, HMIs, SQL Server, VFDs, servo
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Industrial Automation Technology, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Two+ years of experience troubleshooting automation and controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and SQL Server systems.
- Experience with variable frequency drives, servo systems, and ladder logic.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and assist with control system startup and commissioning.
- Perform automation preventative maintenance and electrical preventative maintenance on packaging equipment.
- Develop process control flow diagrams and instrumentation diagrams.
- Maintain documentation for hazardous locations and preventative maintenance programs.
- Identify and repair critical electrical and programming issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor plant electrical systems and associated equipment.
- Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, variable frequency drives, servo systems, and related automation equipment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, plant procedures, and applicable regulations.
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Job description
Conagra Brands in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking an Automation Technician to support electrical and control systems at The Pudding Plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and servo systems, develop wiring and diagrams, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting continuous improvement.
The role requires an Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience, 2+ years of manufacturing automation troubleshooting, and experience with PLCs, HMIs, SQL Server, VFDs, servo
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