Summary:

Our client, a well-regarded food and beverage manufacturer, is adding PLC Technicians to its overnight maintenance team. In this role you will keep PLC-controlled equipment running reliably, carry out preventive maintenance, diagnose and fix equipment problems, and help improve plant automation for better safety, uptime, and efficiency. The right person brings hands-on Allen-Bradley PLC experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and a drive to keep improving how things run.

 

PLC Programming and Automation:

- Program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the PLC systems used throughout the plant.

- Diagnose and resolve PLC, automation, electrical, and control issues.

- Update existing PLC programs to support process changes, equipment upgrades, and safety improvements.

- Help with automation upgrades that improve plant performance and reliability.

- Work on Allen-Bradley platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, and PLC5.

 

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

- Take the lead on equipment breakdowns, working with production to find root causes and put corrective actions in place.

- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on production, packaging, and processing equipment.

- Install, commission, and test new equipment and automation systems.

- Calibrate equipment to meet production specifications.

- Assist with mechanical maintenance when needed.

 

Continuous Improvement:

- Look for ways to improve equipment reliability, cut downtime, and reduce operating costs.

- Keep detailed records of maintenance work, repairs, program changes, and system upgrades.

- Train maintenance and production staff on basic PLC operation and troubleshooting.

- Support improvement efforts with a steady focus on safety and quality.

 

Safety and Compliance:

- Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, food safety rules, and PPE requirements.

- Support company quality standards and SQF requirements.

 

Technical Skills:

- RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5 software.

- Going online with and downloading programs to ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, and PLC5 controllers.

- Industrial electrical systems and control panels up to 480VAC.

- Reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and line layout drawings.

- Configuring and replacing Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 400, and 525 drives, and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 drives.

- Replacing and configuring PanelView and PanelView Plus HMIs with PanelBuilder 32 and RSView Studio Machine Edition.

- Electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair; confident with multimeters and test equipment.

 

Qualifications:

- At least 3 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.

- Allen-Bradley PLC experience required.

- Rockwell Maintainer Certification or equivalent preferred; if not already held, it must be earned within 24 months of hire.

- Must pass a Maintenance Skills Assessment.

- Self-motivated and able to work independently, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

 

Work Environment:

- Fast-paced plant with moving equipment, noise, and changing temperatures; hearing protection and other PPE required in designated areas.

- Overnight shifts. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed depending on business demands.