3rd Shift Automation Specialist Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Automation Specialist works in activities relating to the automation and control of machinery and systems in the plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.

• Monitor, maintain and support plant-wide automation systems.

• Update HMIs and computer systems as advised by the IT department.

• Support and troubleshoot the Wonderware-based factory management and control system.

• Perform maintenance on PLC’s and HMI’s systems including backups of PLC programs.

• Assist with MES activities and coordination.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.

• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.

• Provide input for helping to ensure that line layouts and implementation are efficient and timely.

• When assigned, will coordinate plant and contractor activities to ensure timelines are met.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead approved projects within the plant to attain desired goals

• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to utilize in house resources and coordinate outside contractors as needed for approved projects.

• Work with plant personnel to identify savings and justification for projects.

• Provide leadership in bringing approved projects to a successful completion.

• Work with Production to identify downtime issues and implement permanent solutions.

• Gather and examine basic reliability data from floor observations or data base and correlate for analysis using well defined engineering techniques, principles and procedures.

• Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.

• Provide production coverage in times of need or when issues arise that require specific expertise.

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.

• 5 years of related experience and/or training or more.

• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.

• Rockwell PLC hardware and software (ControlLogix, CompactLogix RSLogix).

• Ability to write PLC programs and make necessary changes.

• Ability to lead/organize multiple projects and resources.

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble shoot and problem solve.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

• 3 years of food manufacturing experience or more

• PLC programming, Wonderware MES, InTouch development, RSLogix

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.