Onsite Automation Technician – PLC & Controls Expert

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth and Learning

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ofi North America is hiring an Automation Technician to join our on-site maintenance team in Phoenix, AZ. You will troubleshoot and diagnose production equipment controls, including PLCs and drives, and maintain control programs.

The role requires PLC knowledge, diagnostic skills, and ability to read ladder diagrams, with Allen Bradley experience highly desirable. The position involves following GMPs, safety procedures, and CMMS usage.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of controls programming/maintenance experience.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC controls, troubleshooting, and basic programming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Automation Direct PLCs is highly desirable.
• Experience in electrical/electronics, motors, drives and controls relevant to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and archive all equipment control programs.
• Respond to controls-related calls and fix issues promptly.
• Create and complete CMMS work orders.
• Follow LOTO procedures and GMPs.
• Read schematics/diagrams to diagnose issues.
• Recommend improvements to equipment performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs & drives

Reading schematics

CMMS knowledge

MS Office

Safety regulations

Education

Allen-Bradley course

Tools

CMMS system

PanelView

ControlLogix

PowerFlex

AB Studio

Job description

ofi North America is hiring an Automation Technician to join our on-site maintenance team in Phoenix, AZ. You will troubleshoot and diagnose production equipment controls, including PLCs and drives, and maintain control programs.

The role requires PLC knowledge, diagnostic skills, and ability to read ladder diagrams, with Allen Bradley experience highly desirable. The position involves following GMPs, safety procedures, and CMMS usage.