Packaging And Automation Maintenance Technician At Salt Lake City, Ut

Sweet Candy Company is looking for a highly motivated automation and packaging technician to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate can balance a primary focus on Packaging and Automation with a well-rounded mechanical skillset. Strong communication skills, ability to lead by example, willingness to work some overtime, and shift flexibility are highly desired.

WHY CHOOSE SWEET CANDY?

Sweet Candy offers a strong total rewards package including;

• Competitive Compensation 

• Bonus Program

• 401K (3% contribution with up to another 3% match)

• Paid Vacation • Up to 40hour/year Paid 'Life Happens Time'

• 10 Paid Holidays (including Family Week - week between Christmas and New Years)

• Educational Benefits (Tuition Sponsorship and Dependent Children Scholarships)

• Health Insurance Benefits available 1st of the month following date of hire

• Domestic Partner Health Coverage

• Merit Wage Increases

• Shift Differential

• Tenure Differentia

• Professional Development

• Supplemental Insurance Benefits

• Generous Employee Referral Bonus

• Free Ice Cream

• Employee Product Discounts and Giveaways

• Company Event

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Strong background in troubleshooting

• Strong background in troubleshooting factory automation systems including knowledge of controls, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and pneumatics

• Experience in troubleshooting electrical control circuits including knowledge of AC/DC and facility equipment wiring

• 3-5 years of experience in troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of food processing and packing equipment

• Mechanical experience in troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, valves

• Strong knowledge of LOTO procedures

• Demonstrates strong skills in communication, leadership, and training

• Customer service and continuous improvement mindset

• MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to troubleshoot robotic packaging equipment

• Skillsets in machining and fabrication

• Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration

• Ability to read and follow ladder logic, PIDs, electrical and building schematics

• Technical school certification