Automation and Controls Technician II

• →Program PLC’s and design manufacturing control devices that utilize PLC’s, sensors, motors, servos, etc. and be able to troubleshoot ladder logic problems.
• →Provide maintenance support for all production floor automation and controls equipment.
• →Develop and upgrade electronic systems for monitoring packaging and production equipment.
• →Program and maintain production floor automatic data collection systems.
• →Assist Maintenance Department personnel in troubleshooting automation and controls problems with production equipment.
• →Design and fabricate supplemental equipment for project related activities.
• →Fabricates and wires control panels for conveying systems and packaging equipment.
• →Perform automation and controls preventative maintenance.
• →Prepare electrical drawings as required.
• →Maintain and update Software and PLC files.
• →Develop project schedules, including costs, review dates, and timelines.
• →Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• →Ability to have a flexible schedule to ensure that production machines are maintained and automation and controls projects are performed in a timely manner.

Associate’s degree in electronics; 2 years’ experience in the maintenance and programming of PLC's and electronic control devices in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bigelow Tea offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; paid time off and other paid leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and additional employee benefits. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation. Eligibility, coverage, and plan terms vary and are governed by applicable plan documents and company policies.

 Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.