Automation Technician

Automation Technician Location: 2473 West 2950 North, Salt Lake City, Utah Reports to: Maintenance Manager About Bridor Bridor is a North American leader in the development and manufacturing of premium European-style breads, pastries, croissants, and viennoiserie. As part of Groupe Le Duff, Bridor combines traditional French baking expertise with modern manufacturing technology to deliver innovative, high-quality bakery products to retail, foodservice, and hospitality customers throughout North America. As our business continues to grow, we offer employees the opportunity to develop their skills, contribute directly to our operations, and build rewarding careers in food manufacturing. To learn more about Bridor, our products, and our company, visit https://america.bridor.com/en. The Opportunity Bridor is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team at our industrial bakery in Salt Lake City. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with automated production and utility systems that support equipment reliability, product quality, and food safety. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot and maintain automation equipment, support production operations, and help improve the performance of our systems. The position also includes hands-on training at other Bridor facilities in Vineland, New Jersey, and Boucherville, Canada. What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, and packaging equipment
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrate control systems and instrumentation
• Diagnose and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime
• Work with production, Quality Assurance, and engineering teams to support food safety and operational standards
• Modify and optimize control logic to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency
• Maintain records of system changes, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation
• Follow applicable GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and other food safety requirements
• Assist with commissioning and integrating new automation technologies and equipment

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• At least two years of industrial automation experience in food manufacturing or another regulated processing environment
• Hands-on experience with automated packaging lines, robotics, or vision inspection systems
• Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens, HMI development, and industrial networking
• Understanding of food-grade equipment, sanitary design, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems
• Knowledge of Mitsubishi, B&R, Tele-Mecanique, and Wonderware software, along with motor drives such as Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze, and SWE
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members across departments
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain attention to detail

Work Environment and Travel

• Work around machinery and noise, with temperatures ranging from blast freezers to boiler rooms
• Stand, walk, climb ladders, and occasionally lift as required
• Work flexible hours, including weekends or on-call shifts when needed
• Travel to other North American facilities for hands-on training as required

Why Join Bridor? Join a growing team where you can work with advanced automation technology, develop your technical skills, and contribute to the success of our Salt Lake City bakery. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues across our North American facilities while supporting the production of premium bakery products. Apply today to join the Bridor team!