Westrock Coffee Company · 1 day ago
Automation Specialist I
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37.80/hr - $37.80/hr
3+ years expWestrock Coffee Company is seeking an Automation Engineering Technician to maintain automation and controls assets in compliance with industry standards. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, with a focus on control systems and automation processes.
CoffeeFood and BeverageGroceryRetailTea
Responsibilities
Diagnose, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, and dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment with special focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, gearboxes, VFDs, HMIs, and PLCs on complex high speed packaging lines
Assist with preventative, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing production equipment
Modify automated PLCs, programs, and equipment to improve performance and meet new project needs
Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust various vision systems
Work with Maintenance Technician team to troubleshoot, repair, and improve machine faults of an electrical/software nature
Assist with label printers, laser etchers, and other equipment as needed
Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, & other personnel to communicate & plan automation activities
Responsible for disseminating information to other technicians in the form of training, advising, and/or directing
Perform other duties as requested by management
Qualification
Required
All applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED from an accredited institution
2 year of a Vocational Education, Associates Degree in comparable field or 5 years of experience in related automation engineer role
3 years of Automation experience required
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Industrial Maintenance position is required
Must be able to read and understand electrical wiring diagram, ladder logic, HMIs, industrial control systems, and PLCs
Must be able to efficiently use Windows based computers and perform basic networking tasks
Must have experience utilizing Microsoft Office for E-mail, Word, and Excel
LOTO and Arc Flash training required
Experience utilizing CMMS software such as SAP, Fiix, etc required
Preferred
Prefer 5 years' experience of manufacturing maintenance in a food grade facility
Prefer experience with Studio 5000 Logix, Simatic Step 7, Omron, Rexroth and In-Sight Explorer
Prefer experience installing and programming Powerflex 4 and 525 VFDs
Knowledge of Data Communications (AS-I, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet, iOLink, etc.) preferred
Industrial Electrician certification highly preferred
Allen Bradley VFD training preferred
Ability to read and understand complex instructions, prints, flowcharts, timing diagrams, and schematics
Must have continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with improvement methodologies
Ability and willingness to promote and support a positive culture and follow Westrock Coffee values
Ability to collaborate with all parts of the operation to achieve goals and objectives
Has positive conflict management skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected
Company
Westrock Coffee Company
Westrock Coffee Company is a wholesale supplier of coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and other ingredients to consumer brands.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$794MKey Investors
HF CapitalWells FargoStephens Group
2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2024-02-15Post Ipo Equity· $72M
2023-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Chris Pledger
Chief Financial Officer
Justin Majcher
SVP, Chief Information Officer
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