Automation & Controls Technician — Industrial Bakery Commissioning

Be there on day one.

Bridor USA is bringing a brand-new, state-of-the-art industrial bakery to Salt Lake City. As our Automation & Controls Technician, you’ll help stand up automated production and utilities systems from the ground up—then keep them running flawlessly.

Reporting line : You’ll report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Ramp-up & travel : Before the Salt Lake City plant goes fully live (target : early 2026), you’ll receive hands-on training at our North American facilities in Vineland, NJ and Boucherville, Canada, traveling approximately every two weeks.

A day in the life

Your morning might start by reviewing overnight line data and addressing a packaging cell fault. You’ll connect to PLCs, inspect sensor inputs, and use HMIs to validate state changes. Midday, you could be calibrating instruments for a proofing tunnel, then adjusting control logic to improve throughput while maintaining product consistency. In the afternoon, you’ll document changes, coordinate with QA on GMP / SQF implications, and partner with engineering on commissioning a new conveyor section.

What you’ll own

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems : PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, packaging equipment
• Execute preventive maintenance and calibration for control systems and instrumentation
• Diagnose automation-related issues to minimize downtime and support production goals
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and Engineering to meet food safety and operational standards
• Modify / optimize control logic to boost throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product uniformity
• Record system changes, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation with precision
• Ensure alignment with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and related food safety requirements
• Assist with commissioning and integrating new automation technologies and equipment

Qualifications & experience

Skills & competencies

Physical realities & schedule

Your toolkit — proficiencies

Machines & technologies you’ll touch

Join us in launching a cutting-edge bakery operation—and shaping how automation elevates quality and efficiency from day one.