Controls and Automation Technician

Overview:

Shearer’s Foods , founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 17 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. 

Controls and Automation Technician, Phoenix AZ

Nights: 5:45 PM - 6 AM | 2,2,3 rotation schedule

Pay Rate: $42.50/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium for nights

$3000.00 Hiring Bonus

 

Responsibilities:

Shearer’s Foods is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Technician to maintain and optimize our controls and automation systems. This role is critical to ensuring smooth operations across our high-speed manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production—while providing technical guidance to enhance controls capabilities across our network.

• Execute all tasks with a strong commitment to safety and help foster a “Safety First” culture.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using PLC and HMI code to diagnose and resolve downtime issues.
• Maintain ownership of program backups and ensure all changes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, and system upgrades.
• Train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions.
• Recommend equipment upgrades to prevent obsolescence and improve reliability.
• Stay current on innovations in parts, equipment, and processes.
• Develop and execute PMs for controls equipment and cabinets.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Modify existing PLC and HMI programs to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in all activities.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in Rockwell PLC software and hardware:
  • Software: RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, CCW, FactoryTalk View Studio
  • Hardware: SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, PanelView, PowerFlex
• Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.
• Experience with ABB & Fanuc robot programming (and others).
• Education/Experience: Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional sitting required.

Join our team and help us drive innovation and reliability in food manufacturing!

We Offer a Feast of Benefits after 30 days

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.

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

Join our team and help us drive innovation and reliability in food manufacturing!

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Pay Range: Salary Range: USD $42.50/Hr. - USD $42.50/Hr.