Automation Controls Specialist

Job Description

Andgar Food Processing Equipment, LLC has a full-time opening for an Automation Controls Specialist at our headquarters in Ferndale, WA. We build on the legacy of always providing quality, expert service while exceeding customer's expectations. We are a team of expert problem-solvers, crafting unique solutions for the food supply industry. The opportunities for food processing equipment are growing rapidly as more food suppliers are turning towards automation when processing their products. We design and build solutions for the agricultural industry.

Pay, Incentives, and Benefits:

Salary Range; $35 - $45/hr

Health Savings Account, Vision, Disability, & 401k with company match

Company paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance for employee

Accrued Paid Time Off (Our PTO accumulates at a rate that exceeds the state-mandated minimum.)

6 Paid Holidays

Flexibility to attend family functions, sports games, recitals, etc.

Education Reimbursement program

Referral bonus program & Safety Incentives

Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff

Employee discount program on Andgar goods and services

Essential Job Functions:

Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLCs) and servo controllers.

Maintain backups of all PLC and Drive Programs

Maintain electrical records and prints on plant equipment, conformance of plant electrical systems to safety and regulatory requirements; Maintain plant electrical systems

Mount and wire electro-mechanical components such as motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC's and instrumentation.

Assembly of electro/mechanical assemblies, calibration, and testing of the final product

Write technical reports for test and quality as needed

Interpret drawings, illustrations, manufacturing instructions, job orders, test and quality reports

Ability to design and build UL listed control panels for PLC controlled equipment.

Assembling low voltage 24V DC systems and some systems operating on 120 VAC or 480 VAC, including soldering and crimping

Read, analyze, interpret documents such as procedure manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints & schematics to aid in the high-quality assembly and/or repair of robotic systems, power supplies and cables

Perform tasks on a variety of wires and multi-conductor cables such as cutting, sleeving, terminating and labeling

Experience QA testing using multimeters

Using a laptop computer to interface with devices

Adhere to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality)

Seek assistance as needed and asks questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, electrical and electronic schematics, ladder logic diagrams, general machine specification documents, charts, and manuals.

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power transmission such as gearboxes, motors, conveyors, material handling equipment, fully and semi-automated equipment.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing fully and semi-automated equipment

Skilled in the use of power tools, shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, etc.

Strong understanding of low voltage controls and instrumentation.

Strong understanding of electrical prints, symbols and safe testing methods of medium voltage systems.

Ability to follow instructions with appropriate level of self-direction

Ability to interact with customers, vendors and employees on a positive level

Responsive to inter-company personnel

Computer literate with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Accurately key-board at least 30 wpm

Employee Requirements:

AS Degree in Electro-mechanical Technology or 5 years of Electro-Mechanical Equipment Maintenance experience and accredited, qualifying Technical Certificate(s)

Minimum of 3 years prior job experience in manufacturing environment

Experience with Automation Direct PLC systems. Knowledge of ladder logic programming and statement lists

CPR & First Aid, Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling Training within 12 months of hire

Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

This post will expire on 6/30/25

Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240

Andgar is a proud member of YesVets.

Full-time