Automation & Controls Specialist - B Night Shift

Unilever • Jefferson City, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation & Controls Specialist works directly with the Packaging and Process departments to deliver automation solutions for Unilever’s Jefferson City facility. The role requires autonomous leadership, clear direction to the team, data-based decision-making, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. The specialist helps improve existing automation and deliver new, low-cost solutions while supporting equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and facility OEE targets.

This position is assigned to the B night shift: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. Pay is $37.57 per hour plus a $6.76-per-hour shift differential, paid weekly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in a maintenance-related position.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Nice To Haves

• A higher degree in a related area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily and weekly meetings to identify and understand automation needs within the facility.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Improve current automation and deliver new, low-cost automation within departments.
• Understand and eliminate the top daily automation losses.
• Participate in developing and delivering a strategic improvement plan to achieve OEE targets.
• Review breakdown Root Cause Analysis (EWO) actions and ensure they are completed.
• Understand and teach the team the theory of operation of all equipment.
• Access and use server-based applications, including RSBatch, RSView SE, FactoryTalk History, FactoryTalk VantagePoint, and FactoryTalk Metrics.
• Perform advanced PLC ladder-logic programming, including PID loop control and sequencers.
• Identify continuous-improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support planning and execution of automation trials and engineering solutions for the facility.
• Read and understand electrical documents, including schematics, one-line diagrams, plan drawings, and instrument installation and configuration details.
• Understand basic PLC ladder logic and make simple relay-logic PLC program changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective immediately, if elected.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• Paid leaves.
• Quarterly bonus payouts.
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Onsite company store offering discounted products.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Safety-shoe and prescription-safety-glasses subsidy.
• Periodic company dinners and care packages.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Free hot and iced coffee.
• Free soft-serve ice cream on select days of the week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED