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Electrical Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Junction City, KS, USFull-time$74k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09
No visa sponsorship

Core

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical and automation systems within a food production facility to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Mid-level hands-on IC electrical automation technician

Builds

Production line uptime and food safety compliance

Domain

Food manufacturing / Industrial automation

Required skills

PLC troubleshooting, Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation, electrical schematics interpretation, network troubleshooting, hardware diagnostics, documentation creation, safety compliance, GMP adherence, mentorship of maintenance technicians

Preferred skills

Mechanical systems knowledge, hydraulic and pneumatics experience, server maintenance, process improvement facilitation

Technologies

Allen Bradley, Rockwell, PLCs, touchscreens, control networks, multimeters

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot process issues with automation software; diagnose hardware issues with PLCs and touchscreens; use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues; interpret electrical schematics and user manuals; create user manuals and training documentation; provide support and leadership to maintenance technicians; manage and organize electrical/automation documentation; adhere to safe work practices and GMPs; report conditions affecting food safety or personnel safety.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC