PLC Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by consistently demonstrating safe behaviors.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform electrical wiring on moderately complex control circuits.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues through repair, adjustment, parts replacement, or fabrication.
• Complete equipment changeovers, particularly on fillers and packaging equipment.
• Identify and support root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, and controls failures.
• Troubleshoot and make minor program adjustments to Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix platforms.
• Utilize Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite and related Allen-Bradley control systems.
• Support autonomous maintenance and TPM initiatives by training operators on basic mechanical skills.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Fabricate, repair, and install piping systems, including hot and cold water, steam, process, and condensate lines.
• Apply welding and machining skills across metals, plastics, and composite materials.
• Fabricate or replicate minor machine components as needed.

Total Rewards

• Starting pay: $48.07 per hour.
• The employee will move to a higher rate of $50.47 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.
• Shift Premium: Additional pay of $0.96/hour

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including: - Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite - Logix Platform (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC500, MicroLogix)
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, and block diagrams.
• Experience using precision diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attendance, and follow-through skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with filler and packaging equipment.
• Welding and machining experience.