Automation Controls Specialist

Andgar Food Processing Equipment, LLC has a full-time opening for an Automation Controls Specialist at our headquarters in Ferndale, WA. We build on the legacy of always providing quality, expert service while exceeding customer's expectations. We are a team of expert problem-solvers, crafting unique solutions for the food supply industry. The opportunities for food processing equipment are growing rapidly as more food suppliers are turning towards automation when processing their products.  We design and build solutions for the agricultural industry.

Pay, Incentives, and Benefits:

• Salary Range; $35 - $45/hr
• Health Savings Account, Vision, Disability, & 401k with company match
• Company paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance for employee
• Accrued Paid Time Off (Our PTO accumulates at a rate that exceeds the state-mandated minimum.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Flexibility to attend family functions, sports games, recitals, etc.
• Education Reimbursement program
• Referral bonus program & Safety Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff
• Employee discount program on Andgar goods and services

Essential Job Functions:

• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLCs) and servo controllers.
• Maintain backups of all PLC and Drive Programs
• Maintain electrical records and prints on plant equipment, conformance of plant electrical systems to safety and regulatory requirements; Maintain plant electrical systems
• Mount and wire electro-mechanical components such as motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC's and instrumentation.
• Assembly of electro/mechanical assemblies, calibration, and testing of the final product
• Write technical reports for test and quality as needed
• Interpret drawings, illustrations, manufacturing instructions, job orders, test and quality reports
• Ability to design and build UL listed control panels for PLC controlled equipment.
• Assembling low voltage 24V DC systems and some systems operating on 120 VAC or 480 VAC, including soldering and crimping
• Read, analyze, interpret documents such as procedure manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints & schematics to aid in the high-quality assembly and/or repair of robotic systems, power supplies and cables
• Perform tasks on a variety of wires and multi-conductor cables such as cutting, sleeving, terminating and labeling
• Experience QA testing using multimeters
• Using a laptop computer to interface with devices
• Adhere to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality)
• Seek assistance as needed and asks questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, electrical and electronic schematics, ladder logic diagrams, general machine specification documents, charts, and manuals.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power transmission such as gearboxes, motors, conveyors, material handling equipment, fully and semi-automated equipment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing fully and semi-automated equipment
• Skilled in the use of power tools, shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, etc.
• Strong understanding of low voltage controls and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical prints, symbols and safe testing methods of medium voltage systems.
• Ability to follow instructions with appropriate level of self-direction
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors and employees on a positive level
• Responsive to inter-company personnel
• Computer literate with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Accurately key-board at least 30 wpm

Employee Requirements:

• AS Degree in Electro-mechanical Technology or 5 years of Electro-Mechanical Equipment Maintenance experience and accredited, qualifying Technical Certificate(s)
• Minimum of 3 years prior job experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with Automation Direct PLC systems. Knowledge of ladder logic programming and statement lists
• CPR & First Aid, Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling Training within 12 months of hire
• Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

This post will expire on 3/31/25
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Drug Free Workplace.  Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace.  This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240

Andgar is a proud member of YesVets.

We pledge to commit our leadership and resources to fostering a Culture of CARE at every level and in all aspects of our organization. Through this commitment, we seek to attract and promote diversity in our industry, retain and value human relationships and empower every employee to harness and engage the power of diversity for the benefit of our industry and community. We are deeply committed to employing more women and veterans in the trades!

If working in a goal-oriented, stable environment is your desire, Andgar may be the career opportunity you are looking for.

Drug Free Workplace including cannabis.

Andgar is a proud employer of U.S. Veterans, and a Yes Vets preferred employer.

We do not welcome solicitation from outside recruiting or staffing firms.

Salary : $35 - $45