Superior Farms
Automation Controls Lead and Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Superior Farms, Dixon, California, United States, 95620
Automation Controls Lead and Maintenance Operations Supervisor
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Automation Controls Lead and Maintenance Operations Supervisor
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Superior Farms .
Base pay range $30.00/hr - $38.00/hr
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Company:
Superior Farms
Location:
Dixon, California
Reports To:
Maintenance Manager
Job Type:
Full-time, on site
Shifts Available:
first shift
Pay Rate:
$30–$38 per hour, depending on experience
FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt
A Day in the Life You’ll arrive on first shift to a busy production floor, coordinating maintenance priorities while guiding technicians through electrical and automation tasks. Your morning may start with diagnosing a PLC fault, reviewing HMIs to fine‑tune machine parameters, and walking lines to verify safety interlocks and emergency stops. By midday, you could be commissioning a newly installed VFD, interpreting European and American schematics for a troubleshooting plan, and updating a layout in AutoCAD. In the afternoon, you might assist with a robot teach point, tune a SCADA tag, and present a packaging prototype concept for stakeholder feedback—always with an eye toward safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
What you will own
Lead daily maintenance operations with a strong emphasis on electrical and automation systems.
Diagnose and resolve control issues across PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives/VFDs, relays, contactors, and power supplies.
Interpret, update, and redline US and EU electrical schematics; read pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams.
Configure machine parameters via HMI; perform basic PLC/HMI programming and SCADA integration.
Oversee startups and commissioning of automation equipment; validate safety circuits and safety PLCs.
Support basic industrial robot programming and integration activities.
Develop and present manufacturing packaging prototypes for client review.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Design Center and on the plant floor.
Balance multiple priorities and coordinate resources to meet production goals.
Use AutoCAD (or similar) for layout assessments and minor design changes.
Technical capabilities
Strong PLC logic comprehension and fault‑finding expertise.
Expert at reading/troubleshooting electrical schematics (US/EU standards).
Deep understanding of industrial electrical/electronic systems and 3‑phase high‑voltage.
Experience with HMI configuration and machine tuning.
Hands‑on with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Basic PLC/HMI programming with SCADA connectivity.
Knowledge of functional safety, interlocks, and e‑stop systems.
Exposure to robotics and basic programming.
Prototype development experience and confident client‑facing presentation skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools.
Credentials
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Automation Engineering
What sets you apart
Proven leadership and team coordination in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
Clear, proactive communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Meticulous attention to quality and safety.
Innovative mindset with a passion for process optimization.
Work environment The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, cold temperatures, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Compensation & Benefits
ESOP Shares
401(k) match
Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
Major holidays
Vacation and Sick Time
About Superior Farms Superior Farms is an employee‑owned company and the leader in the American lamb industry. Through sustainable practices and innovative processing, we deliver the mouthwatering experience more consumers demand. Farm to fork isn’t a slogan; it’s how we live every day.
Proficiencies we value
Electrical Schematics
CAD Software
Industrial Robot Programming
Commercial Electrical Expertise
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
PLC Programming Experience
SCADA Experience
High Voltage Systems
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Automation Controls Lead and Maintenance Operations Supervisor
role at
Superior Farms .
Base pay range $30.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Note:
You must enable text messaging in this program in order to answer the required questions by the screening bot.
Company:
Superior Farms
Location:
Dixon, California
Reports To:
Maintenance Manager
Job Type:
Full-time, on site
Shifts Available:
first shift
Pay Rate:
$30–$38 per hour, depending on experience
FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt
A Day in the Life You’ll arrive on first shift to a busy production floor, coordinating maintenance priorities while guiding technicians through electrical and automation tasks. Your morning may start with diagnosing a PLC fault, reviewing HMIs to fine‑tune machine parameters, and walking lines to verify safety interlocks and emergency stops. By midday, you could be commissioning a newly installed VFD, interpreting European and American schematics for a troubleshooting plan, and updating a layout in AutoCAD. In the afternoon, you might assist with a robot teach point, tune a SCADA tag, and present a packaging prototype concept for stakeholder feedback—always with an eye toward safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
What you will own
Lead daily maintenance operations with a strong emphasis on electrical and automation systems.
Diagnose and resolve control issues across PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives/VFDs, relays, contactors, and power supplies.
Interpret, update, and redline US and EU electrical schematics; read pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams.
Configure machine parameters via HMI; perform basic PLC/HMI programming and SCADA integration.
Oversee startups and commissioning of automation equipment; validate safety circuits and safety PLCs.
Support basic industrial robot programming and integration activities.
Develop and present manufacturing packaging prototypes for client review.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Design Center and on the plant floor.
Balance multiple priorities and coordinate resources to meet production goals.
Use AutoCAD (or similar) for layout assessments and minor design changes.
Technical capabilities
Strong PLC logic comprehension and fault‑finding expertise.
Expert at reading/troubleshooting electrical schematics (US/EU standards).
Deep understanding of industrial electrical/electronic systems and 3‑phase high‑voltage.
Experience with HMI configuration and machine tuning.
Hands‑on with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Basic PLC/HMI programming with SCADA connectivity.
Knowledge of functional safety, interlocks, and e‑stop systems.
Exposure to robotics and basic programming.
Prototype development experience and confident client‑facing presentation skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools.
Credentials
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Automation Engineering
What sets you apart
Proven leadership and team coordination in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
Clear, proactive communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Meticulous attention to quality and safety.
Innovative mindset with a passion for process optimization.
Work environment The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, cold temperatures, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Compensation & Benefits
ESOP Shares
401(k) match
Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
Major holidays
Vacation and Sick Time
About Superior Farms Superior Farms is an employee‑owned company and the leader in the American lamb industry. Through sustainable practices and innovative processing, we deliver the mouthwatering experience more consumers demand. Farm to fork isn’t a slogan; it’s how we live every day.
Proficiencies we value
Electrical Schematics
CAD Software
Industrial Robot Programming
Commercial Electrical Expertise
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
PLC Programming Experience
SCADA Experience
High Voltage Systems
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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