Pie Automation Technician, 3rd Shift

The Bama Companies, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bama Companies, Inc. seeks a Pie Automation Technician for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) in Oklahoma. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated, electrical, and mechanical systems to support safe, efficient production.

Requires PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming experience and strong teamwork. Starting pay rate is $36.00 per hour with a $2.75 per hour 3rd shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Technical degree or equivalent automation training
• Experience with automation maintenance and safety knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in the production area.
• Coordinate with team members and internal customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Automation systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Microsoft Office

Networking basics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical degree or automation training

Tools

Microsoft Project

IP addresses

Network settings

Job description

P2628 – Pie Automation Technician, 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) (Sunday – Thursday)

August 11th, 2026 – August 18th, 2026

Starting Pay Rate: $36.00 3rd Shift Differential: $2.75

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: The Automation Technician provides industrial maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of the production facility. Serves as the technical expert in the maintenance work activities related to automation of facility equipment. Key responsibilities include setup, teardown, troubleshooting and repair of automated, electrical and mechanical systems. Keys to success will be the individual's knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, the skills needed to maintain, repair and troubleshoot those systems, and the ability to effectively interact with fellow team members and internal customers.

Automation Tech Position Specific Accountabilities:

• Ability to troubleshooting and repair the following production systems:
• Automation systems - Allen Bradley PLC systems Proficient in PLC5, Control Logix, SLC
• Electrical systems - motor controls, electrical wiring, AC inverters, DC controllers
• Mechanical systems - pneumatics, bearings, seals, gears, chains and sprockets. Work in this area can range from 25% to 75% of the work week. Driven by mechanical priorities, staffing and work orders.

Automation Tech Required Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid food handler's card from Tulsa Health Department
• Technical degree or equivalent experience/training as it relates to automation
• Proven safety record in past work historyProficient in use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, IP addresses, Network settings, etc.
• Programming experience in PLC's, HMI's and SCADA
• Math and reading comprehension to understand and interpret technical manuals, bulletins, blueprints and schematics

Automation Tech Preferred Experience:

• 5 years' maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry
• First Class Stationary Engineer license
• Functional ability in basic Mig and Tig welding for repair purposes
• Proficient in the use of shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses and normal industrial tools for repair purposes

Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.