UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Under the direction of the Automation Manager, the incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of electrical trade functions in the installation, maintenance, repair and/or distribution of electrical energy. The Automation Technician ensures that work is in accordance with relevant codes and installs, maintains, and replaces electronic programmable logic controllers for the use in the manufacturing processes.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs automated production equipment for a safe and productive work environment.

• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical and mechanical components in a production environment while working with other personnel to install or replace production equipment, control panels, motors, drives, etc. according to current electrical codes, using hand tools or power tools.
• Ensures the flow of production is at optimum levels through comprehensive understanding of “Line Controls.”
• Ensures production equipment is ready for use by completing preventative maintenance requirements for automated equipment and recommending 3rd party service repairs when necessary.
• Diagnoses and tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Troubleshoots and repairs automated process control systems and their communication networks (Ethernet/ IP, Profibus, Modbus, Fieldbus)
• Troubleshoots and repairs 4-20mA process instrumentation and control equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Creates, maintains, and updates electrical and automated system schematics and documentation.
• Interprets sketches, blueprints, schematics, and P&ID’s.
• Supports continuous maintenance and process improvement efforts.

Upholds and reinforces safety standards and procedures set forth by the Company.

• Complies with and ensures established safety procedures and standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Wears ear plugs, safety glasses, hair/beard cover, and gloves as required.
• Supports and complies with compliance activities associated with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supports and complies with Food Safety System Certification measures, audits, and compliance throughout the Company.

Education/Experience

• Desire to learn new systems & processes.
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis and process improvement concepts.
• Strong arithmetic skills and ability to interpret ladder logic in identifying system faults.
• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English required.
• Ability to carry up to 50lbs, required.
• Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational certification in related field, preferred.
• 3 years of related experience, preferred.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting various automated systems and platforms (Allen Bradley RS Logix, Siemans, etc), preferred.

Why join us?

Florida Distillers is under new management and now offers a competitive total rewards package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, paid time off and sick time. We value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At Florida Distillers, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the Florida Distillers family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our workforce connected. We place value on hard work and pride by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique contributions.