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Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Decatur, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical instrumentation and control systems. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Under minimal supervision, install, test and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems

Read and interpret repair manuals, diagrams and schematics for the safe installation and repair of electrical instrumentation and control systems

Accurately complete required documentation and record in a timely manner

Identify unsafe conditions through understanding of relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions; test and correct or report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own

All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in Industrial Control Systems or related field from accredited institution

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum 5 years’ repair and installation experience in varied industrial electrical instrumentation and control systems; experience in PLCs and computer based HMIs

Knowledge of national electric code, operation, assembly, installation and diagnosis of industrial instrumentation and control systems

Understands and uses hand tools to install and repair of industrial instrumentation control systems

Intermediate math and computer skills

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs

Frequently lifts overhead

Walks in an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis, ranging from one to several miles per day

Works in an environment with strong, foul odors

Frequently uses visual skills to inspect birds, production charts and scales

Must use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odors

Frequently enters confined space areas

Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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