Le Sueur, MN, USA
507 days ago
Automation Technician

Job Description:

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 

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: N/A

Systems: N/A

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 

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

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

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.

CambriaCares is our commitment to Philanthropy, Our People, and The Planet. Care is an integral part of what goes into Cambria products—and care is the driving force behind our commitment to creating opportunities that drive impact both inside and outside our walls. With a focus on three areas—philanthropy, our people, and the planet—we’re doing just that.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicant Rights Under Federal Employment Law: FMLA, EEO, EPPA

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