Electrical Technician

About the role

The Industrial Controls Technician provides production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support, coordinates contractors, maintains control drawings and PLC/HMI programs, and serves as an in‑house expert on facility and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate production reliability improvement efforts and equipment troubleshooting support as needed with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Coordinate facility, trade, and OEM‑service contractors, certifying that work requested is performed as expected while conforming to PAD safety standards.
• Become one of the in‑house experts on both the facility and production operations.
• Serve as the gatekeeper of all control and electrical drawings and primary electrical/controls resource.
• Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging, and building systems; edit and write PLC programs; create/modify HMI screens; perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
• Collaborate on team projects to problem‑solve and improve processes and procedures that improve OEE, safety, quality, and work environment.
• Focus on equipment reliability and seek out opportunities to drive manufacturing capacity and capabilities within the factory.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with automation and controls, with at least 2 years of experience working in a consumer‑packaged goods or related industry manufacturing/production environment.
• Demonstrated, independent execution of electrical or automation projects.

Skills

• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot complex PLC programs and HMI programs and read electrical schematics.
• Proven, working knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI programming software.
• Working knowledge of high‑speed packaging equipment and some experience with mechanical/pneumatic functions and operations.
• Demonstrated competence handling and troubleshooting basic mechanical related issues.
• Strong coaching, training, and teamwork skills; organization and experience working with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines.
• Capable of handling stressful situations and adapting to urgent production‑focused needs.
• Capable of working extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Support TPM & S5 Initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Dental, Vision, and medical insurance starting day 1 of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Wellness programs and incentive credits, gym membership reimbursement.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid disability insurance.
• 401k, 6% company match plus an additional 2% company paid.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Company provided safety boots & coveralls after 120 days.
• Variable Incentive Program (VIP).
• Paid vacation after 1 year.
• Employee & dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vendor discounts.
• Referral program.

Pay

Base Rate: $44.18‑$45.28 per hour based on skill level.

Schedule

2nd shift 3pm‑11pm with flexibility for 3rd shift 11pm‑7am.