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Automation & Controls Specialist - 2nd shift

Jefferson City, MO

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

  • Job Title: Automation & Controls Specialist
  • Location: Jefferson City, MO

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday thru Friday 3pm - 11pm

Pay: $37.57 per hour, plus a shift differential of $6.76 per hour, paid weekly

Background & Purpose of the Job : Unilever Jefferson City provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

Work directly with Packaging and Process departments to deliver automation solutions for the facility. Must be able to lead autonomously with clear direction to our team, make data-based decisions, and multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union)

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities *

Additional Perks for the “Jefferson City ” location

Onsite Company store for product purchases

Uniforms provided by the company

Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy

Company dinners and care packages periodically

Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected)

Onsite Cafeteria

Free Hot and Iced Coffee

Free Soft Serve Ice Cream on select days of the week

What You'll Do

Attend daily and weekly meetings to help drive and help understand automation need within the facility

Work cross functionally with other departments.

Improve current and deliver new low cost automation within the departments.

Understanding and eliminating the top daily automation losses.

Participate in the development and subsequent delivery of strategic improvement plan to execute OEE targets.

Review any and all breakdown Root Cause Analysis (EWO) actions to ensure completion.

Understand and teach the team the theory of operations of all equipment

Ability to access Server based applications: RSBatch, RSView SE, FactoryTalk History, Factory Talk VantagePoint, FactoryTalk Metrics

Perform more advanced PLC ladder logic programming such as PID loop control and sequencers

Identify continuous improvement and cost saving opportunities

Support the planning and execution of automation trials and engineering solutions for facility

Read and understand electrical related documents such as schematics, one-line diagrams, plan drawings, instrument installation and configuration details.

Understand basic PLC ladder logic; be able to make simple relay logic PLC program changes.

All other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Succeed

High school diploma, or GED equivalent.

A graduate of a 2 year post-secondary program in Industrial Electricity, Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program or three years directly related mechanical experience can be substituted for post-secondary education

Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shut down, training courses etc., and emergency cover.

Ability to work with cross functional teams to ensure all Autonomous/Prevent Maintenance get completed.

Flexible work schedule to ensure support for teams on varying shifts

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Maintain and configure Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware

Understand PLC ladder logic: can implement automation solutions within the PLC code

Understand and apply National Electric Code (NEC) requirements

Ability to maintain and configure Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and DC drives

Ability to maintain, and configure servo motors

What You’ll Love About his job:

Working as a team

Great work life balance environment

Awesome benefits and onsite company store

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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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