Industrial Controls Technician

Position Summary

The Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving electrical and automated control systems within a food manufacturing facility. This position supports plant maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and automation improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical and industrial control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware systems, VFDs, and industrial control networks.
• Support plant electrical, maintenance, and preventive/predictive maintenance activities.
• Design and specify electrical equipment for new installations and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain electrical documentation, including schematics, breaker panel records, PLC/MMI program backups, and PC applications.
• Develop and implement equipment modifications and automation improvements.
• Complete work orders and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Provide technical direction and training to maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with other shifts to coordinate maintenance activities and equipment repairs.
• Participate in safety, technology, energy conservation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all GMP, LOTO, HACCP, OSHA, quality, fall protection, and hot-work requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial electronics training plus 2 years of industrial controls experience OR 4 years of industrial controls experience.
• Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Wonderware, VFDs, Windows-based systems, Fiber Optic/Ethernet networks, and industrial controls.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and industrial equipment repair.
• Ability to train and assist other maintenance personnel.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., bend, twist, stand for extended periods, and climb stairs.
• Comfortable working in temperatures of approximately 35–45°F or below.
• Must be able to work 8–12 hour shifts, weekends, and mandatory overtime as production needs require.
• Comfortable working around raw, chilled, processed, and ready-to-eat meat products.
• Must follow all required food safety, sanitation, GMP, and PPE procedures.