Automation Technician

Cambria • Le Sueur, MN

409d

About The Position

The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for daily production support activities and troubleshooting machine controls to maximize production uptime. This role involves performing instrumentation calibration and repair, understanding manufacturing processes and process control within the Processing Facility, and troubleshooting and resolving issues. The technician will install, wire, and troubleshoot VFDs (Variable Frequency Drive), servos, and motor starting devices, as well as troubleshoot and repair medium complexity systems and equipment. Additional responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance procedures, completing work orders, responding to equipment downtime events, and performing Lockout Tagout procedures. The technician must adhere to safety protocols as outlined in the Automation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and may be assigned special projects and additional duties by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to become certified in forklift and overhead crane operation
• Ability to read and write in English to complete required documentation
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Automation, Mechanics and/or other technical related discipline
• Electromechanical systems experience
• Knowledge of standards and practices commonly used in industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of industrial computing hardware and software
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Basic math skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Industrial work experience

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation calibration and repair
• Understand manufacturing processes and process control within the Processing Facility to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot VFDs (Variable Frequency Drive), servos, and motor starting devices
• Troubleshoot and repair medium complexity systems and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Complete work orders
• Respond to equipment downtime events in the Processing Facility and communicate with appropriate resources to assist in resolving the items quickly
• Perform Lockout Tagout
• Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Automation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid Holidays
• 401(k) plus matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees