Maintenance Automation Technician

Automation Controls Technician

Ready to power up your career? Join Berner Food & Beverage, a North American leader in food and beverage co-manufacturing. As an Automation Controls Technician, you'll be at the heart of keeping our cutting-edge production systems running at peak performance.

At Berner, you'll work with advanced automation, robotics, and next-generation control systems that set industry standards. We take pride in innovation, teamwork, and building a workplace where you can grow your technical skills and make a real impact.

Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values your expertise. If you're ready to advance your career with a dynamic, high-performing team, Berner is the place to be!

Berner Food & Beverage is the employer of choice!

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Rotating Schedule (work 14 days a month)

The maintenance automation controls technician is responsible for the PLC programming, setup, repair, and troubleshooting related to machine operations on Berners' production floor. The maintenance automation controls technician will have a thorough understanding of automation controls, including PLCs, VFDs, and logic-based control systems. The maintenance automation technician will work cross-functionally with other maintenance mechanical technicians, facilities technicians, and production personnel within Berner Food & Beverage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency in PLC programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and machine vision (Cognex / Keyence)
• Firm understanding of HMI screen development. Configure and program remote I/O devices such as Ethernet IP, Modbus, or similar.
• Implement and validate automation changes to the existing control system hardware and software.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering the budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to troubleshoot various automation systems and provide training to operations and other maintenance personnel on automated operations.
• Sound understanding of control components and wiring up to 480 Volts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and align with policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
• Support, mentor, and lead efforts for control system repairs and validate proper function to obtain throughput.
• Obtains and executes work orders and preventive maintenance tickets with little or no guidance.
• Assist in maintaining a library for all device back-ups and updates.
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and Process and instrumentation prints).
• Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software)
• Review (with upper management) key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data to identify potential areas for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production and maintenance supervisors to provide effective support to production throughout the shift.
• Ensure equipment in the area is maintained, guarded, and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures.

Training, Education & Experience:

• Technical degree in a related field, AAM graduation, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with automation software, controls, and PLCs
• Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and effective team-building skills are a must
• Experience in a food processing plant is a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical school, coursework, or degree, considered a plus

Working Conditions:

• Indoors
• Walking on wet and slippery floors
• Standing/Walking for 12 Hours
• 12-hour night shifts (2-2-every other weekend Schedule)

Pay Range: $32.00-40.00 (based on experience); For the PM shift, there is a $2.00 Shift Differential for this position.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, Flex Spending, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short and Long Term Disability, EAP, and 401k.

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible for health benefits on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan after 30 days of employment.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet Berner Food & Beverage's ongoing needs.