Position Summary

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 II 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.
• Comprehends “Line Control” and the proper sequencing of the production process to manage the “Flow” of product through the lines.
• 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, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
• Troubleshoots and repairs automated process control systems and their communication networks (Ethernet / IP)
• Troubleshoots and repairs 4-20mA loops, process instrumentation and control equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Creates, maintains, and updates electrical and automated system schematics and documentation.
• Prepares and 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.
• Varies All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education/Experience:

Required

• High school Diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Experience with troubleshooting various automated systems and platforms (Allen Bradley RS Logix, FactoryTalk, etc.)
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis and process improvement concepts.
• Strong arithmetic skills and ability to interpret ladder logic in identifying system faults.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Ability to carry up to 50lbs

Preferred

• Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational/technical certification in a related field
• Working knowledge of current electrical codes and standards

About Us

good2grow® is a children’s 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 there’s 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 individual’s unique contributions.