Automation/Electrical Control Technician

Company Overview

Our family owned business began over 77 years with just a few hens laying fresh eggs for the family. Hickman's Family Farms has since grown into a local egg icon and is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944. But it's no yolk, it’s the people behind the farm fresh eggs that really make Hickman’s special. and we want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available. Here every day is a fresh start.

Crack Open the Possibilities- Automation/ Electrical Control Technician!

Primary Job Duties:

As an Automation/Electrical Control Technician, you will be responsible to work on designing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all electronic components of production, processing and barn equipment. Under minimum supervision, the Technician must be able to troubleshoot various automated production equipment. Strong experience with programmable controllers, HMI's, control system design and hands-on troubleshooting is required.

This position requires knowledge and skills in electrical, mechanical, and electronic applications. Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• PLC Programming experience (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, EMERSON PAC Machine Edition, Siemens)
• HMI and SCADA design and development (Panel View, Siemens, GE Cimplicity, Ignition)
• Experience in reading and developing blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, electronic measuring sensors (RTDs, Humidity, level, and pressure), temperature instrumentation, packaging machines and conveyors, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers, etc.
• Review and modify existing equipment as required to meet safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Strong working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC controlled equipment and components.
• Program, troubleshoot and repair/replace sensors, scanners, vision systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and encoders.
• Control system upgrades of existing equipment and integration of new/existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits using electrical schematics and electronic test equipment.

Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve processes, efficiency, quality and service.

Benefits and Perks

• Matching 401k
• Health Insurance, Health Savings Account Contribution, HEALTHJOY 24 hour telemedicine
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Fitness
• Bashas/Food City/AJs added 5% discount
• Uniforms provided
• $20 steel toe, non slip footwear reimbursement 
• $4 weekly for Egg Purchases, $2.50/five dozen at Hickman's Egg Store 1x weekly

Now you don't have to scramble for opportunities. Crack open the possibilities & Apply today!

Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.