Automation Technician
Vital Farms
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023
Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, the Automation Technician will be responsible for configuring, testing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotics, as well as other automated systems used in production. Their primary goal is to increase the efficiency and reliability of plant automated systems.
What You'll Do:
- Support crew members by monitoring all automated and robotic processes.
- Troubleshoot and repair automated processing and inspection equipment, robotic systems, PLC’s, electronics, other automated systems.
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robotic controllers, and end-of-arm tools.
- Optimize robot movements to enhance production performance.
- Perform preventative or corrective maintenance and calibration on robotic systems and components to increase reliability.
- Enhance vendor relationships with equipment providers and maintain all robotic/automation documentation.
- Capable of operating and training crew to use and maintain robotic and automated equipment.
- Document robotics test procedures and results, Prepare procedural documents, document design or operational test results.
- Preferred experience: Yaskawa robots, B&R PLC, Alan Bradley, Beckhoff, IEC Schematics, Cognex Vision, Keyence Vision
- This role will require an onsite presence Monday- Friday in Springfield, Missouri
What You Bring to the Table:
- 3+ years progressive and practical experience and/or education setting up, programming, robotics and automation equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, robotics, and vision controls
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
- Experienced using various electrical multimeters, diagnostic equipment, and hand/power tools.
- Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Automation Technology, Mechatronics Technology or equivalent.
- You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
- You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
- You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
- You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Great pay & benefits
- Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life
- 4-hour paid time off accrual every paycheck
- 3% 401k contribution starting on day
- Employee referral bonus
- Learning and Development team dedicated to your growth
- Weekly crew lunch & snacks
- Dedication to your safety at work
- Free eggs & butter
- Friends & family discounts
- Fun team swag
- Air-conditioned facility with lots of natural light
- Be part of a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
- Work in a mission-focused environment alongside passionate colleagues
Who We Are:
Vital Farms is a Certified B Corp that sources and markets delicious, high-quality, ethically-sourced egg and dairy products nationwide. We started on a single family-farm in Austin, TX in 2007, with 20 Rhode Island hens and a drive to raise the standards in sustainable agriculture. Today, Vital Farms is THE leading producer of pasture-raised eggs, partnering with more than 275 family farms, and selling into over 18,000 grocery stores around the country. We believe that a healthy bottom line is the result of healthy business practices, and we care deeply about supporting all our stakeholders. This includes our crew, our consumers, our retailers, and of course our happy hens and contented cows. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Next Steps:
Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law.
Notification to Agencies:
**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly. If you have any questions about the application process or the role itself, please reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team at .
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