Automation control technician job description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic, fast-moving team of dedicated professionals working on cutting-edge equipment and technology? Blentech Corporation is a manufacturer of custom food processing systems based out of Santa Rosa, CA. We have earned and celebrated a North Bay Business Journal Best Places to Work award each year for the past three years.

For over 35 years, we have creatively blended function, durability, sanitary design, safety, and performance into the design and construction of Blentech systems.

Blentech’s culture is focused on understanding. We first seek to listen before we act. Our team is driven and detailed oriented, willing to go the extra mile. Our innovative spirit mixed with our deeply rooted industry experience means that we are ideally suited to solve even the most challenging projects and applications. Our technologies are renowned across our industry for its impact. It makes food faster, safer, and in many cases, elevates quality all in one.

Blentech embodies a true team environment where all employees work together towards a common goal. Although the capital equipment business is a demanding environment, we have developed and encourage a healthy work/life balance through systems and procedures as well as an analytical approach to our business. Our culture actively seeks to mentor and nurture capabilities both within our team as well as our customers and strategic partners. Inclusiveness permeates everything we do. We see past departmental walls to further develop our team and thus create an environment that innovates greater technologies for our customers. Across the board, customer satisfaction is of topmost importance and it's in part because our team truly cares about what they are creating and the relationships with our customers.

Our company fosters a family-like workplace and offers many opportunities to grow, learn new skills and collaborate with our team of professionals on a multitude of projects. Become a member of our winning team of motivated people who design and build equipment for our customers who rely on the equipment to produce the food that feeds the world.

Our company fosters a family-like workplace and offers many opportunities to grow, learn new skills and collaborate with our team of professionals on a multitude of projects. Become a member of our winning team of motivated people who design and build equipment for our customers who rely on the equipment to produce the food that feeds the world.
Our team is currently looking for Automation professionals in the following areas:
Assembly and Testing Start-Up and Commissioning Service
Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition, Allen Bradley and Opto 22 PLCs, and Rockwell and Schneider VFDs is a plus. We'd love to see your resume and hear a bit about you. Unfortunately, we cannot accept international applicants at this time.
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The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for daily production support activities and troubleshooting machine controls to maximize production uptime.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Perform instrumentation calibration and repair Understand manufacturing processes and process control within the Processing Facility in order 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 Special projects and assignments as assigned 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



Requirements



Minimum Qualifications:


Ability to become certified in forklift and overhead crane operation Ability to read and write in English to complete required documentation Basic computer skills



Education:
High School Diploma or GED


Experience:
N/A


Systems:
N/A


Preferred Qualifications:


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



Cambria Success Factors:


High attention to detail Reliable and punctual Direct communication Sense of urgency in completing work Capable of multitasking Work well both independently and with a team Self-motivated



Physical Requirements:


Lift up to 50 lbs. Push/pull 100 lbs. Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift for up to 12 hours, with intermittent breaks Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises Occasionally work in wet and/or humid conditions Work in a non-climate controlled environment Climb in and out of a forklift multiple times throughout shift Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift Bend over multiple times throughout shift Ride tricycle throughout facility



Task Based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:


Steel toed boots Hearing Protection Safety glasses Cut-proof gloves Respirator Face shield Arc flash rated safety shield Arc flash rated safety gloves


At Cambria, the health and well-being of our employees is of great importance and we strive to provide a healthy and safe work environment. The Cambria Processing Facility has multiple automated production lines with many pieces of moving machinery including, but not limited to, mixers, conveyor belts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts and forklifts to move raw and finished material. It is our policy to conduct field, production and office activities in a manner that promotes the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public. Employees are expected to contribute to their own and fellow employees' health and safety by learning and exercising safe work practices.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

M/W/VET/DISABLED

Maintenance Automation Technician (Controls Technician)
The Maintenance Automation Technician (Controls Technician) role will provide support and be the backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and Planner with leadership, technical guidance, expertise, and support for production lines.
Will be responsible for Work Order Planning and Scheduling, assisting Maintenance personnel that performs work in the facility. Will provide assistance on capital projects that to include process development, process optimization, and new Equipment installations.

• Preventative Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Reactive Maintenance tasks including Inspection, Calibration, and Troubleshooting to facilitate maintaining Plant Production Uptime.
• Direct solutions and provide technical instruction to other Maintenance Techs and outside resources to accomplish maintenance objective
• Back up the Maintenance Supervisor for planning and scheduling of all submitted work orders to ensure requested work is properly prepared for, therefore preventing the $125,000/day production losses.

Education and/or Experience
An associate’s Degree in Instrument Technology or a related discipline is preferred; however, equivalent years of experience will be accepted on one for one basis in lieu of a degree

2 to 5 years in a Supervisory role at a minimum
10 years of maintenance experience
5 to 10 Plant experience highly desired
Military experience will be considered

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff and customers
Able to work with a diverse group from different backgrounds and different disciplines
Capable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and indirect reports
Capacity to engage in conflict management

Language Skills
Must have exceptional presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills

Reasoning Ability
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Self-motivated individual who can work independently and make decisions

Computer Skills
Proficiency with the use of Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SAP


Job Requirements
Excellent attendance First Shift on call once a week
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• Weekly pay
• Safety and attendance incentives
• Health Benefits
• PTO
• Referral Incentives

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