Automation Technician 7 (1st Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company • St Joseph, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician role requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The Automation Technician will perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation.

Requirements

• High School or GED required.
• 2+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in repair and troubleshooting of electrical, electrical controls, PLCs and mechanical systems required.
• Standard computer skills; must have strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques.
• Must either be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date).
• No written warning in the past six (6) months.
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems.
• Provide technical support for all phases of the operation.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

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