Sr. Controls & Automation Technician, Days

Ocean Spray; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Sr. Controls & Automation Technician to support automation systems within their manufacturing operations in Kenosha, WI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating technical needs, maintaining systems, and ensuring quality processes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1

401(k) with up to 6% Company matching

Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

Flexible scheduling options

Vacation pay, up to three weeks

Career development and growth opportunities

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• At least 3 Years of Experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and evaluate current and future technical automation needs.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

PID loop tuning

Programming Allen-Bradley devices

Network architecture maintenance

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree

Job description

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Sr. Controls & Automation Technician, Days

Apply locations Kenosha, WI time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R4261 Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Controls & Automation Technician, Days! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.The Sr. Controls & Automation Support Technician will be responsible for supporting automation systems for manufacturing operations. You will evaluate current and future technical automation needs for procurement and provide expertise on automation systems. Additionally, you will maintain automation systems and change processes, assist equipment training, and support FSQA processes.

The day shift senior technician works a 12-hour shift from 6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule with rotating weekends.

A Day in the Life...

• Assist in evaluating and selecting automation hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Provide input to managing the controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist with assessing the effectiveness and maintainability of new automation systems and managing the automation change process for existing equipment.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation and documentation change control procedures.
• Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.

What We Are Looking For:

• Configure and program Allen-Bradley Powerflex series variable frequency drives or equivalent
• Troubleshoot/maintain controls system Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet and Remote I/O network architectures
• Modify and program FIX32/iFIX HMI and SCADA platforms or equivalent
• Program, maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PanelView/Plus operator interface hardware
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain transmitters and sensors
• Audit, maintain and update electrical documentation
• Read electrical schematics, process & instrumentation diagrams (PIDs) and process flow diagras (PFDs)
• Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures
• Troubleshoot and maintain SLC-500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix hardware
• Perform Allen-bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, 500 and 5000 software or equivalent

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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