Operations Automation Specialist | $70K – $100K

We are a large and reputable food manufacturing company located in Fresno, CA, USA. We are hiring for an Operations Automation Specialist. You will be reporting to the General Manager

The Automation Technician (AT) position is responsible for identifying, designing, deploying and maintaining all industrial technology for automation and control solutions in the manufacturing operation. The industrial technology will be used to improve safety, quality, and production through, waste reduction, and continuous improvements. The types of industrial technology will include, PLC’s, servos, HMI, SCADA, MES, robotics, AI, vision systems, optical sorting and instrumentation devices.

What our client offers:

• $70k to $100k with 2-3 weeks of vacation

• Great benefits package!

• Hypergrowth company with large expansion plans

• Room for advancement

Your duties as Automation Technician:

• Providing technical support for all manufacturing processes and systems in plant automation, electrical controls, robotics and instrumentation.

• Develop and adhere to all engineering hardware and software standards for equipment integration, control hardware design and software development for both internal upgrades and new equipment installations.

• Develop & maintain an equipment reliability and optimal performance program including CMMS configuration for work order generation for preventative & predictive maintenance.

• Develop software applications and hardware architecture for plant floor control system integration.

• Perform employee training for equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance on site. Explain the function and performance of the equipment in classroom events and hands on at the machinery.

• Develop process narratives and functional descriptions to illustrate new process and control system improvements and equipment and process integration.

• Implement Continuous Improvement solutions and champion KPI optimization efforts with technology, automation, and communication systems. Drive Operations and Production KPI improvement.

• Deploy systems and procedures for plant floor ERP, PLC, HMI & MES backup / recovery and change management.

• Promote a safe working environment through compliance and understanding of Health & Safety, rules/standards and corporate policies and procedures

Requirement as an Automation Technician:

• 2+ years of experience as an Automation Technician/Millwright/Mechanic ideally within food/CPG/manufacturing company

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering.

• Experience with production management, Training and Change Management

• Nice to have: OSHA / Work-Safety certificate / Electrical & Building Code, Food Safety, SQF, GMP’s, CFIA, OSHA, Health & Safety regulations

• Good computer skills (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel)

• Knowledge of advanced PLC programming including Allan Bradley, ControlLogix/RS Logix, Siemens S7.

• Knowledge of robot systems (ABB, Delta, Fanuc).

• Basic knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet connections, TCP/IP protocol.

• Experience with the use of CMMS, statistical analysis software and AutoCAD.

• Business awareness and acumen, with an understanding of financial management

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Valid Drivers License

To apply directly, email your resume to Kirsten Green at [email protected]

Kirsten Green

Recruitment Consultant

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-m-green

Fuze HR Solutions Inc.

666 Burrard Street – Suite 500 Vancouver, BC V6C 3P6

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