What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Hershey's Ice Cream?
Automation Technician
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Automation Supervisor, the Controls Technician will be responsible for any and all activities involving the execution and scheduling of maintenance activities needed to operate the facility, schedule work as it pertains to corrective and preventative maintenance in adherence to GMP and HACCP standards
Benefits Information
100% Company-paid Blue Cross plan with dental and vision coverage for the employee and a small contribution for a spouse and / or family
Company-paid life insurance
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
Seven paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match – enrollment within three months of hire
Job Responsibilities, including but not limited to :
Maintain PLCs and HMIs for process equipment, including program updates, troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
Troubleshooting and repairing production printers, labelers, and date-coding equipment. Work with equipment vendors to setup and install new and / or updated coding applications.
Develop and maintain library of default equipment & motor drive settings as well as existing electrical prints.
Maintain PLC components parts inventory with computerized maintenance management software.
Maintain / PM robotic palletizers and scanning equipment. Update software as needed to support new product palletizing configurations.
Assist maintenance technicians with repairs on production equipment.
Updating obsolete instrumentation with modern available replacements.
Assist parts coordinator with purchasing PLC components to maintain inventory as needed.
Required Job Skills & Qualifications
Hard-working, enthusiastic, and motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills
Coursework in programming and / or instrumentation
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