Automation and Maintenance Technician

B and D Foods•Boise, ID

20d•$0 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, B&D Foods has quietly become one of Idaho's most trusted food manufacturers. While millions enjoy the products we make every day, it's our maintenance team that keeps everything running. At B&D Foods, you're more than a maintenance technician-you are a problem solver, an equipment expert, and a critical part of our success. Our technicians troubleshoot complex systems, improve equipment reliability, support automation projects, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the plant. One thing that sets us apart is our people. Our average employee tenure is approximately 10 years, with many employees building careers that span decades. We invest in our team, promote from within whenever possible, and create opportunities to expand your technical skills. If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career where your work matters, we'd like to meet you.

Requirements

Industrial maintenance
Automation systems
PLC troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Industrial electrical systems
Motors and motor controls
Mechanical maintenance
Pneumatic systems
Hydraulic systems
Pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and power transmission
Welding and fabrication
Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance
Root cause troubleshooting
CMMS software

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment to minimize downtime.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Install, modify, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and production systems.
Support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain utilities, boilers, compressors, pumps, conveyors, wastewater systems, and facility equipment.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sanitation to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and help implement permanent corrective actions.
Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to a collaborative maintenance team.
Follow all GMP, HACCP, USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.