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PLC Programmer

Russell Tobin
Oak Creek, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026

Job Title: Electrical & Controls Technician / Specialist

Pay Range: $35/ hour - $40/ hour DOE

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Hire Type: Permanent


Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food "! Here, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With us, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand.


Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Holidays


Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a high-speed bakery and packaging environment
  • Program, modify, load, communicate, and troubleshoot PLC and controller software across multiple generations and platforms
  • Configure, program, and maintain HMIs and VFDs, including Allen-Bradley drives
  • Support instrumentation and controls systems, including I/O, sensors, and field devices
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions
  • Design, implement, and document control system improvements and equipment modifications
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts with a focus on safety, reliability, efficiency, and uptime
  • Provide flexible support for off-hour troubleshooting or emergency calls as required
  • Assist with commissioning, testing, and startup of new or modified equipment
  • Maintain accurate documentation, backups, and version control of programs and system changes


Requirements and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an electrical and controls professional in an industrial maintenance setting
  • Strong working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control networks
  • Demonstrated experience with Allen-Bradley control platforms and drives
  • Ability to work with multiple types and generations of controllers and equipment
  • Experience in high-speed manufacturing, food production, bakery, or packaging environments preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
  • Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime and provide off-hours support when needed


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Salary : $35 - $40

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