Automation Technician - Morning Shift presso 1440 Foods Manufacturing

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Position Summary:

The Maintenance Automation Technician at Bakery Barn in the Alta Vista Industrial Park near Bentleyville plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of our ongoing production processes.  Candidates should have extensive mechanical maintenance experience and skills ranging from technical aptitude to problem solving along with analytical expertise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment such as robots, PLCs, sensors, conveyors, and other automation systems that integrate with food manufacturing equipment.

Current schedule is Monday to Friday, 4:00a to 12:30p, with occasional weekend work assignments.

The pay rate for this role starts at $30 per hour plus shift differential based on experience and background. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety protocols and wear proper PPE, including safety-toe shoes
• Follow all food safety and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) rules and requirements. 
• Change over and set up equipment for changing production runs.
• Maintain automated equipment such as robotic systems, PLC-controlled devices, and sensors within the food manufacturing process.
• Diagnose and repair issues in automated systems including robotics, PLCs, CNC, VFD, VDC, 3-phase electrical systems, pneumatic systems, electric motors, date coders and liquid pumps, including pump rebuilds.
• Troubleshoot and correct errors with automated sequences, programming, or mechanical failures in robotic arms, conveyors, or auxiliary equipment.
• Reduce machine downtime by promptly addressing automation-related production issues.
• Read and understand electrical prints and symbols.
• Maintain machines, equipment, tools and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and effectively with team members and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, with a strong preference in the food industry.

• Highly proficient in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic expertise.

• Effective communication of production impact, down time and suggested action needed for machine repairs.

• Experience with PLCs, complex equipment PM, and retrofitting OEM equipment.

• Ability to create, modify, and delegate PM tasks.

• Advanced understanding of electrical and circuit systems.

Education & Experience:

• Completion of related coursework at a vocational or community college, or equivalent experience, is required.

Work Environment:

Production facility setting.

• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas, including safety-toe shoes/boots, hair net, beard net (if applicable), safety glasses and ear plugs in designated areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant; must practice LOTO consistently and ensure that all machine guards are in place.
• Climate controlled working environment
• Noise levels will vary; higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.
• Awareness of the work area including evacuation routes, forklift traffic, and pedestrians

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.

• Able to bend at waist level, stretch, push, pull, kneel, climb, reach, including overhead work and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery, including working at heights and in small or enclosed workspaces when necessary to perform diagnostics, repairs or routine maintenance.

• Must have visual acuity and normal color vision.

• Ability to grip, grasp and in general use hand tools including fine manipulation.

• Ability to communicate with associates and managers, verbally and in writing and in using maintenance management software.

• Must be able to visually inspect machines.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Work environment may contain allergens including, but not limited to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, eggs, wheat, and/or fish.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and 401(k) with company match.
• Benefits: 401(k), Medical, dental, vision and other benefits effective first of the month following date of hire, including HSA and FSA, and access to a Member Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Learning and Advancement: In-house training and internal job board for promotion opportunities.
• Recognition and Rewards: Performance bonuses and service awards.
• Community Outreach: Charitable activities and local impact opportunities.
• Other Perks: Free protein bars and healthy snacks.