Automation & Equipment Technician

Wyld • Huntington Station, NY

1d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Automation and Equipment Technician will work closely with the Director of Engineering in the research and development of new processing and packaging technologies to ensure business needs are consistently met. This role will be responsible for establishing and meeting timelines, adhering to budgets, maintaining effective vendor relations, and managing the complexities of equipment acquisitions and implementations.

Requirements

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment (food manufacturing related experience highly preferred)
• Understand control wiring including PLC logic to be able to keep the equipment running in an efficient safe manner
• Knowledge and experience of hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic test equipment to complete daily tasks
• Strong attention to detail is critical as well as the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across departments and levels of management; including ability to respond to question/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Ability to parse broad concepts and turn them into tangible outputs
• Possess mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Must obtain all state-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Travel between sites will be required
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft office, G suite and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with packaging and cooking automation flow is very highly desirable
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Handlers Card/ServSafe certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Execute and follow established equipment acquisition implementation program
• Analyzes the demand for equipment supplies and forecast future needs
• Work directly to support management and facilities maintenance departments on necessary building modifications to accommodate equipment
• Reports on and updates project management systems
• Monitors and ensures compliance with equipment vendor specifications and contract terms including after-sale support and follow-up
• Understand the operation of all company equipment and maintain it to operate at the highest efficiency possible
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Maintain timely completion of preventative maintenance, assigned Work Orders, and continuous improvement tasks.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Automation and Equipment

Benefits

• As an exempt employee , you'll receive a competitive salary of $70,000k - $95,000k/yr, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed