Automation Technician

Job Type:
Regular
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What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Two pay increases within first year of employment!
• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
  • Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bonus Program
  • Uniform Program
  • Shoe Allowance
  • Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
  • Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:
We are looking for a Automation Technician in Jerome, ID. The Automation Technician uses knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and computer-controlled systems.

• Starting pay Automation Tech I $29.87 - Automation Tech II $32.32
• $1.50 shift premium for night shift
• Double-time on Sunday's
• Monitor Automated Systems using a computer.
• Troubleshoot the automation system using various PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI Systems, making adjustments or modifications as needed.

What you need:

• Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Experience with the following required:
  • 4-20mA control Loops.
  • Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac.
  • Variable Frequency Drives.
  • Rockwell PLC Programming Software Legacy and Logix based.
  • Rockwell View Studio (ME) Version 6 and up.
  • Intouch (Wonderware) Development utilizing version 2012 P01 and newer.
  • Intouch, Intouch Historian and SQL server2008.
  • Computer Server file locations and Network configuration.
  • AutoCAD or other Electrical Print Viewing Software.
  • Understanding PI&D's.
  • Sound wiring principals and techniques.
  • Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment.

Where you'll be working:
Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.

• Agropur's US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.
• As North America's largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world's most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.