Automation Technician/PLC

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Located in Logan, UT

Salary: $35 + DOE

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled Automation Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, repair, and install automated systems throughout a manufacturing facility. This role combines hands-on equipment maintenance with PLC troubleshooting and programming to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install automation and packaging systems across the plant

• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC programming and automation issues

• Perform assembly, disassembly, preventive maintenance, and repairs on print and packaging equipment

• Verify quality control standards including product weights, coding, and packaging accuracy

• Ensure all work complies with GMP, safety, and quality assurance standards

• Maintain accurate documentation and maintenance records

• Respond promptly to equipment issues to minimize production downtime

• Communicate effectively with the maintenance team and management to support optimal plant efficiency

• Learn and operate various machines and systems while maintaining a clean and safe work environment

• Participate in ongoing training related to new equipment and automation projects

• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of machine operations and troubleshooting

• Demonstrated understanding of PLC operation and programming

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, continuously changing manufacturing environment

• Effective communication skills to support safety, quality, and efficiency

• Ability to read and follow SOPs and company guidelines

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and operating multiple machines simultaneously

• Understanding of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes

Education & Experience

• 1+ year of PLC operation, programming, or troubleshooting experience 

• Food manufacturing maintenance experience (3 years)
• Experience with Allen Bradley Software

Why Join Us?

• Great health and dental insurance after 600 hours!!
• 401 K, 5% Match
• $2000 sign on bonus
• 5 day vacation pay as soon as at 90 day, 10 days vacation pay at 1 year, 15 days at 3 years!!
• Double time Sundays starting from day 1
• Raises start as soon as 90 days!
• Job security YEAR round and over time available!!

Apply today to join a team where your automation and PLC skills make a real impact.

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