Systems Technician
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Job summary
Empirical Foods in South Sioux City, Nebraska is seeking a Systems Technician to grow hands-on in industrial automation, electronics, PLCs, and network systems. You will support installation, testing, and maintenance of control systems in a manufacturing setting.
The role emphasizes learning from experienced specialists, performing preventive maintenance, assisting with start-up activities, and documenting activities while complying with safety and procedures.
Qualifications
- Ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, and electrical code.
- Basic understanding of electronic principles and troubleshooting.
- Foundational knowledge of PLCs and control systems.
- General computer knowledge and proficiency.
- Familiarity with electrical testing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installation, testing, and maintenance of PLC and motion control systems.
- Support troubleshooting of industrial electronic equipment with supervision.
- Help maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Assist with installation of communication cables, power distribution cables, and wiring.
- Collaborate with maintenance and electromechanical teams as needed.
- Document electronic and electrical equipment activities.
- Communicate with Systems Engineering management on projects and issues.
Skills
Education
Job description
Grow your career in industrial automation and controls as a Systems Technician. You'll work with electronic systems, PLCs, and industrial networks that power our operations. This hands‑on role offers exposure to automation technology while learning from experienced systems specialists in a manufacturing environment.
You'll support the advanced electronic and control systems that automate our operations. This role provides excellent opportunities to develop specialized skills in industrial automation, PLCs, and network systems.
- Assist with installation, testing, and maintenance of PLC and motion control systems.
- Support troubleshooting of industrial electronic equipment with support from supervision.
- Help maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Assist with installation of communication cables, power distribution cables, and wiring.
- Work with the team to assemble and disassemble equipment while following established procedures.
- Respond to alarms and out‑of‑parameter readings with guidance.
- Review control logic, check set points, and test electrical wiring.
- Monitor various systems, such as chemical tanks and boiler systems.
- Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks (filters, water tanks, scale calibration, label systems).
- Assist with production start‑up and shut‑down activities.
- Support R&D testing activities including wiring, unwiring, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Work with engineers on tests and pilot runs for new products and processes.
- Assist with computer systems, network equipment, and industrial LANs.
- Support security systems and video surveillance systems.
- Help maintain servers and network infrastructure.
- Effectively maintain required performance and maintenance records.
- Document electronic and electrical equipment activities.
- Communicate with Systems Engineering management on projects and issues.
- Collaborate with maintenance and electromechanical teams as needed.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, and electrical code.
- Basic understanding of electronic principles and troubleshooting.
- Foundational knowledge of PLCs and control systems.
- General computer knowledge and proficiency.
- Familiarity with electrical testing equipment.
- Analytical skills to assist with troubleshooting precision equipment.
- Effective verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
- Attention to detail in following procedures and documentation.
- Willingness to learn complex electronic and control systems.
- Team-oriented with collaborative approach.
- Ability to work independently.
- Safety-focused mindset.
- This position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
Experience: 1+ years of electrical work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred). Exposure to PLCs, automation, or control systems. Entry‑level candidates with strong electronics background will be considered.
Education: 2-year vocational/technical school in automation, electrical, electronics, or related field (highly preferred). Relevant technical certifications or military training welcomed.
Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
Post offer physical and substance testing required.
South Sioux City, Nebraska
Associates
Manufacturing
Technician_ _Technician
Empirical Foods
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