What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Florida Caribbean Distilleries?
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Automation Manager, the Automation Technician 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
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated production equipment to support a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and mechanical components within a production setting, including production equipment, control panels, motors, and drives, in accordance with current electrical codes.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations personnel to install, modify, or replace production equipment using hand and power tools.
- Demonstrate understanding of line control systems and proper production sequence to maintain product flow through automated lines.
- Perform preventative maintenance on automated equipment to ensure production readiness and recommend third-party service support when necessary.
- Diagnose and test electrical systems and circuit continuity using tools such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to ensure system compatibility and safety.
- Troubleshoot and repair automated process control systems and associated communication networks (Ethernet/IP).
- Troubleshoot and repair 420 mA control loops, process instrumentation, and related control equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Create, maintain, and update electrical schematics, automation documentation, and system drawings.
- Prepare and interpret sketches, blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance reliability, automation, and process efficiency.
Education/Experience:
Required
- Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude, including strong arithmetic skills
- Basic ability to interpret ladder logic to identify and troubleshoot system faults
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and basic process improvement concepts
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems, equipment, and processes
Preferred
- Experience troubleshooting automated systems and PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley RSLogix, FactoryTalk)
- Working knowledge of current electrical codes and standards
Qualifications:
Required
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of related experience in Allen Bradley PLC (RS Logix/Studio 5000 and 500, FactoryTalk)
- Desire to learn new systems & processes.
- Familiarity with root-cause analysis and process improvement concepts.
- Strong math skills and ability to interpret ladder logic in identifying system faults.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and meet the physical demands of the role
- Ability to speak, read/write, and understand English
Preferred
- Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational/technical certification in a related field
- 3 years of related experience
- Working knowledge of current electrical code
About Us
good2grow® is a childrens beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so theres something to make everybody smile.
Why join us?
good2grow Bottling offers a competitive benefits 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 good2grow®, 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 good2grow 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 individuals unique contributions.