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Automation Maintenance Technician

Jack Link's · Minong, WI

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Jack Link's (food & beverage) in Minong, WI. Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live controls postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 83%
  • ✓ Automation 83%
  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • ✓ Robotics 42%
  • Welding 25%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: Jack Link's in Minong

2 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found on the controls team.

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Job Related Skills/Responsibilities

· Think critically to solve problems and be detail oriented.

· Be comfortable using digital hardware and software.

· Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

· Report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.

· Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

· Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

· Adhere to all company personnel policies.

· Follow daily production schedule and help achieve specified goals.

· Ensure product conforms to specifications.

· Follow good manufacturing practices, along with company SOP’s and SSOP’s.

· Use industrial programming skills to program, train, operate, and maintain automated equipment.

· Self-Motivated to work independently with or without supervision with solid follow through.

· Proficient understanding of ladder logic programming.

· Maintain and update existing PLC / Controls system.

· Work with Maintenance personnel to troubleshoot machine issues.

· Research and integrate new systems and/or technology.

· Maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed.

Administrative Skills

· Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

· Able to effectively communicate using the English language (speak, read, and write).

· Have general maintenance knowledge.

· Able to follow instructions.

· Able to perform general maintenance.

· Have good problem-solving abilities.

Safety

· Monitor Unsafe Behavior.

· Follow all OSHA Guidelines.

· Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management.

· Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

i. Earplug

ii. Hairnet

iii. Beard-net

iv. Protective eyewear

v. Slip resistant footwear

vi. Face Mask

Leadership

· Build and support a culture at LSI which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.

· Must Demonstrate the Jack Link’s Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character.

· Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and out-side) the assigned department.

· Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.

· Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort and achievement.

· Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of LSI.

Communication

· Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.

· Ability to collaborate with remote employees and work as part of a team.

· Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

· Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.

Associates Degree (or equivalent).

Qualifications

· 1-3+ years previous experience in automation.

· Robotics/Automation specialization and training.

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Wage: $29-$33 Per hour ($26-$30 Base Wages, PLUS $3.00 Shift Differential)

Shift: Mon-Thur: 3:15pm-2am

Job Description

PLC technicians must monitor and operate machines designed to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. Technicians check meters and gauges to verify that machines work properly and analyze the results to ensure they meet company standards. They also troubleshoot problems and perform repairs when machines develop problems, preferably while processes continue to run. Must also prepare reports for managers and recommend upgrades or changes to processes.

· Proficient with industrial programming

i. Wonderware Software

ii. Allen Brady (Logix 500, Logix, 5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk ME)

iii. Bosch-Rexroth (Indra Works, Indra Logics)

Programs will be dependent on the area you will work in.

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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