SUMMARY:

The Automation and Equipment Technician will work closely with the Director of Engineering in the research and development of new processing and packaging technologies to ensure business needs are consistently met. This role will be responsible for establishing and meeting timelines, adhering to budgets, maintaining effective vendor relations, and managing the complexities of equipment acquisitions and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 33% travel across the western US (AZ, NV, OR).
• Execute and follow established equipment acquisition implementation program
• Analyzes the demand for equipment supplies and forecast future needs
• Work directly to support management and facilities maintenance departments on necessary building modifications to accommodate equipment
• Reports on and updates project management systems
• Monitors and ensures compliance with equipment vendor specifications and contract terms including after-sale support and follow-up
• Understand the operation of all company equipment and maintain it to operate at the highest efficiency possible
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Maintain timely completion of preventative maintenance, assigned Work Orders, and continuous improvement tasks.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Automation and Equipment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment (food manufacturing related experience highly preferred)
• Understand control wiring including PLC logic to be able to keep the equipment running in an efficient safe manner
• Knowledge and experience of hand tools, power tools, electrical and electronic test equipment to complete daily tasks
• Experience with packaging and cooking automation flow is very highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail is critical as well as the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across departments and levels of management; including ability to respond to question/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Ability to parse broad concepts and turn them into tangible outputs
• Possess mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Must obtain all state-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Travel between sites will be required
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft office, G suite and data analysis
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food Handlers Card/ServSafe certification (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive motion tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The temperature may fluctuate between hot and cold frequently.

White Ash Group and the companies it represents are equal employment opportunity employers and value the strength of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.