Automation Technician This position is located on-site at our Boardman, Oregon facility. Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we play to win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our uncompromising quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we're not stopping there. We're loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being good stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We're looking for team members with a one team and genuine care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.
What you will do:
The Automation Technician provides technical support to plant manufacturing operations, including programming for new installations, updating existing programs, troubleshooting operating problems, setting up and calibrating instrumentation, assist in maintaining software and PLC version control, improving machine and equipment control, designing and implementing select capital improvements, and training technicians and operators in maintenance and process operations.
Here's a day in the life:
- Upgrade, maintain and PLC and Wonderware programming for utilities, process and CIP systems.
- Collaborate with Information Technology to integrate PLC's with the Wonderware SCADA system.
- Maintains control system documentation.
- Upgrades and maintains software tools and applications.
- Maintains hardware revision levels to accommodate software upgrades.
- Follows standards and guidelines for plant control systems as defined by automation Supervisor.
- Maintains PLC and HMI network systems, and collaborate with IT to manage PLC and HMI communications across company Ethernet/fiber optic network.
- Helps guide/direct the work of outside PLC and controls contractors.
- Troubleshoots and solves problems in existing plant process and control systems and plant operations.
- Participates in projects to upgrade and retrofit equipment and facilities.
- Installs new control system equipment.
- Sets up and installs instruments and control system components.
- Trains maintenance and production employees on existing and new processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
- Communicates effectively.
- Utilizes a computer with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Acts as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities:3+ years of experience in MS Office software.
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) or similar SQL database business application.3 + years of Experience providing PLC & HMI programming, PLC & HMI software installation and programming.
- State of Oregon electrical license, LME or above is preferred. Wonderware programming preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required; AA/BA or equivalent work experience preferred. Technical training in industrial controls.
- Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
- We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page.
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEOTCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.
