Automation Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:  Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic production and facility systems and equipment. Maintains all equipment PLC’s and equipment networks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  The successful candidate:

• Can read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Provides emergency repairs on production equipment to keep lines operational at all times.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control PLC’s program uploads or downloads from outside sources or OEM’s.
• Performs all backups and storage of Programs across the plant.
• Able to use PLC programs across equipment, using various software. With a strong emphasis in in the top five, Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Schneider and Omron.
• Able to use and edit programs in Allen Bradley Suit: ControlLogix, GuardPLC, Softlogix, MicroLogix, SLC500, CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk.
• Able to write new programs and install and diagnose problems during startup phase.
• Able to collaborate well with production line workers and supervisors, with a strong customer service mindset.
• Adjust various types of devices and control systems.
• Having previously installed, knowledge of, trouble shooting and repaired electrical systems, including 480v and below, and control voltage/systems.
• Understands facilities systems, and component functions and relationships, and is competent in their troubleshooting and repair.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Basic hydraulics/pneumatics and ammonia/refrigeration experience preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity.  Food or Medical plant experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of and compliance with GMP, and food manufacturing best practices.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Having bilingual skills would be a plus.   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   Mandatory ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   Ability to use computer and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effective use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hand to finger coordination; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Able to work extended schedules including weekends and overtime.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day. 

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified people will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.