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Land O'Frost
Automation Controls Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$65,827 / year median in Arkansas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Summary We are excited to announce a newly created position on our team! As a Corporate Automation Controls Technician , you will play a critical role in leading and executing capital projects, driving process automation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards at our plant in Searcy, AR. This is a unique opportunity to shape the role and make a significant impact on day one. Company At Land O'Frost, our brands of lunchmeat, hot dogs and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation's best-selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. How YOU Will Contribute Provide electrical/controls leadership for capital projects and ensure projects meet operational expectations within budget and schedule constraints. Provide troubleshooting support for electrical and control systems and train maintenance technicians in PLC programming. Ensure efficient operation of process and packaging systems and compliance with LOF standards. Utilize project management tools to track goals, timelines, budgets, and implement corrective actions when needed. Coordinate and manage engineering design firms and contractors, ensuring compliance with LOF policies and procedures. Act as the primary interface between the plant and business for scheduling work. Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability while driving project execution. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and integrate proper safety devices into designs. Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects across all plants. Develop project justifications, including ROI analysis. Lead efforts in process automation and integrate new technologies and data analytics into LOF processes. Investigate opportunities for process improvement through technology and automation. Interface with corporate engineering teams, vendors, and plant personnel to implement system design improvements. Maintain knowledge of