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Automation Technician

George's · Springdale, AR

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at George's (food & beverage) in Springdale, AR. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems and equipment, including PLCs, HMI systems, and SCADA systems.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
PLC, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 199 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 55%
  • ✓ PLC 55%
  • Robotics 32%
  • Union environment 27%
  • Root cause 25%
  • ✓ Team leadership 23%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: George's in Springdale

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requirements

of the poultry processing industry.

Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • ✓Required
  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation and control systems within an industrial environment, preferably in the food processing or poultry industry.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA systems.
  • ✓Preferred
  • ✓Previous leadership/supervisory experience.
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SUMMARY: The Automation Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of automated systems within the poultry processing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing various automation systems, including PLCs, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in industrial automation and possess a strong understanding of the unique challenges and

include, but are not limited to, the following

  • •Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems and equipment, including PLCs, HMI systems, and SCADA systems.
  • •Implement and support automation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
  • •Analyze system performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • •Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
  • •Train and mentor junior technicians and operators on automation best practices.
  • •Maintain documentation related to system configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • •Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the plant.
  • •Stay current with industry trends and advancements in automation technology to recommend improvements.

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