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. 

A day as an Automation Technician at Egg Central Station

  • 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, Kawasaki robot, Siemens 
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 60lbs on a regular basis.
  • Follow all Vital Farm’s policies, procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
  • 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

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

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