Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for assessing technical problems in all areas of the facility and implementing a vetted-out solution in a timely fashion. This position requires a motivated, customer focused individual that is a highly effective trouble-shooter and solution provider. The individual will provide outstanding in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team. It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems

• Identify problem root cause by observing mechanical systems and devices in operation; listening for problems and using precision measuring and electrical testing instrumentation and other troubleshooting methods

• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues, and work with Automation Engineers on equipment repair and improvements

• Serve as automation and controls domain expert on local project teams. Deliver training to operations and other groups as needed

• Serve as a high-level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues

• Redline all Automation related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc.

• Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required

• Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization

• Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups

• Follow Chobani safety and GMP procedures and practices

• Travel as required to support operational, automation, and control needs

Requirements

- Associates degree in the field of controls/automation or related preferred

- 3-5 years of electrical, PLC and instrumentation experience working in an industrial facility

- Knowledge of PLC systems troubleshooting and programming specifically focused on Allen Bradley PLC

- General knowledge of HMI systems focused on Rockwell Factory Talk View ME/SE or Inductive Automation Ignition

- Broad knowledge of automation and electrical devices and equipment

- Intermediate knowledge of personal computers and windows operating systems

- Ability to use electrical diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping, and instrumentation diagrams

- Ability to effectively cooperate with personnel of different backgrounds and skill level

- Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others

- Create and maintain relevant documentation

- Prioritize numerous tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are completed

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