PLC Controls Technician

The PLC Instrumentation Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the automation systems that power our food manufacturing processes are safe, reliable, and optimized. This is a hands-on technical role focused on the installation, programming, calibration, and troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, and control systems critical to high-speed food production.

Requirements

• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience focused on PLCs and industrial instrumentation
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field
• Proficiency with PLC logic and controls (ladder logic, function block, structured text)
• Experience calibrating field instruments (sensors, flow meters, transmitters, etc.)
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus (up to 20% of salary)
• Full medical, dental, and vision (100% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal leave
• Formal development pathways for controls, automation, or reliability roles