Automated Equipment Technician (12 Hour Days – Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The Plant Automated Equipment Technician (AET) will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be maintaining all plant automated assets, systems, and areas. AETs will be members of the shift Maintenance teams and responsible for completing both planned and unplanned work in accordance with included instructions as well as any applicable rules and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in automated equipment system and assets development and troubleshooting.
Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing maintenance or engineering team
Knowledge of programming languages and software applications related to automation
Knowledge of safety procedures and industry regulations
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs.
Additional professional training.
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems, including mechanical, electrical, piping, rebuilds/overhauls, instruments, or controls
Additional training as an industrial electrician.
Dairy and/or high-speed beverage maintenance experience
Experience programming in visual basic or similar languages
PLC, HMI, and/or Robotics experience

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain and troubleshoot automated processing, packaging, and warehousing systems and assets
Conduct tests to evaluate performance of automated systems and assets
Maintain records of automated systems and assets
Perform preventative maintenance on automated systems
Assist with the development of training materials for other technicians
Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes.
Install or replace control devices, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives. This may include programming the device or downloading Parameters to the device.
Work with ICTs and Engineering personnel to continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization.
Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside contractors, OEMs, and vendors to ensure proper transfer of documented equipment changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.
Responsible for the training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified automated equipment
Provide technical training to other personnel.
The AET will work in all areas of the facility including the Packaging Department, the Processing Department, the ASRS warehouse, and the Facilities/Utilities Department.
Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups