Process Automation Technician

Job Summary :

The Automation Technician is on the forefront of driving manufacturing process innovation and process optimization within a cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The Automation Technician is part of a team responsible for improving and implementing manufacturing processes, supporting daily operating site engineering challenges, and standardizing best practices firm-wide across multi-state operations. The Automation Technician will report to the Director of Controls and Automation and work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Safety departments.

Pay starts at $65,000 / year

Duties and responsibilities or (Essential Functions)

• Lead local process optimization efforts in product manufacturing, packaging, extraction, refining, plant processing and harvesting.
• Assist with processing and manufacturing equipment selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Commission new equipment and train operators.
• Manage 3rd party vendor relationships, staying on top of newest technologies and innovations.
• Analyze operating data and monitor process efficiencies.
• Support manufacturing facility expansions and new facility layouts.
• Frequent travel to other manufacturing locations as needed for providing engineering support.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, budgets, and interim reports.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. Identify potential root causes using a systematic logic-based approach
• Work with maintenance technicians to determine if the problem is electrical or mechanical and assist with mechanical work, if necessary. Replace or repair damaged electrical components (e.g., contactors, breakers, fuses, drives) as necessary

Qualifications

Working conditions

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms, and ability to lift up to 45lbs without assistance.

Salary

$65000 USD per year

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