Factory Automation Technician

Between $56k and $81k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $58k - $80k Per Year Factory Automation Technician

TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC

Occupation:

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO - 64504 Positions available: 1 Job #: 13814283

Posted:

12/09/2025

Updated:

12/09/2025

Expires:

04/30/2026 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

SUMMARY:

This position encompasses a service component and a project component. The service component is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all Triumph factory automation equipment with a focus on scales - this includes weekly cleaning of floor scales and daily recording of trolley weights. Must be able to identify, repair and put back into service all types of industrial technical equipment in a timely manner in accordance to the appropriate procedures. In addition to service responsibilities, the role delivers projects and looks for opportunities to improve reliability and increase efficiency of Factory Automation systems. Successful technicians have the opportunity to develop skillsets required for promotion to Factory Automation Supervisor.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS.

Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to identify, repair and put back into service all types of industrial technical equipment in a timely manner in accordance with the appropriate procedures. Scales, printers (direct thermal, inkjets, etc.), X-Ray, metal detector, PLCs, hand scanners, cabling, etc. Be able to calibrate industrial scales and obtain a State of Missouri Scalesman Certification. Be able to install equipment, read schematics, and use PLC software to troubleshoot problems in the field and in the panel and reload devices. Have the knowledge of and be capable of supporting powered panels and other related equipment. Be able to use electrical test equipment to perform these duties in a timely manner. Be able to work overhead, off a ladder, or scaffolding in high areas. Must be able to stoop or bend to work below knee level. Be able to take directions and work without supervision. Have knowledge of electrical theory in analog, digital circuits, communication, computers, and instrumentation. Knowledge of all mechanically powered sources hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Technical / Electrical

trouble shooting experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to recognize equipment problems before they cause actual machine downtime.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move from place to place. The employee frequently must use fingers, hands, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and communicate effectively. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The incumbent is required to travel to remote parts of the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with very loud conditions present when working in certain production areas.