Plant Maintenance Technologist — PLC​/Automation Focus

Plant Maintenance Technologist — PLC/Automation Focus Imagine taking a packaging line from a standstill back to full speed—tracing a fault, replacing a component, and fine-tuning the system so it runs better than before. That’s the impact you’ll make at Kitchen Fresh Foods, a Midwest standout in freshly prepared sandwiches and related products.

Your mission

Champion equipment uptime, safety, and performance while partnering with production to deliver quality products on schedule.

Core responsibilities

Install and sustain production machinery and facility equipment to high reliability standards.

Own urgent, unplanned repairs during production and complete planned, scheduled fixes.

Perform basic machinist tasks supporting repair and fabrication needs.

Leverage mechanical and electrical expertise across pneumatic and hydraulic systems to troubleshoot effectively.

Identify issues, repair or replace parts, validate function through testing, and complete precise adjustments.

Execute preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant infrastructure.

Support general facility needs with plumbing and carpentry work.

Operate hand/power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment with care and accuracy.

Detect abnormal operation or defective materials; escalate promptly to supervisors.

Adhere to safety protocols and keep work areas organized and spotless.

Participate in new line start-ups, product/packaging trials, and equipment installations.

Collaborate with operators to meet production goals—troubleshoot, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Lead by example, coaching operators on basic PM tasks and on-the-fly adjustments to enhance efficiency.

Support equipment teardown, sanitation, and reassembly to ensure procedures are followed and changeovers/downtime are minimized.

What you’ll need to excel

Experience in facilities maintenance within an industrial setting.

Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.

Proficiency in pneumatic system diagnostics and repair.

Comprehensive maintenance/repair skills, including industrial electrical systems.

Advanced equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).Hands-on equipment repair and maintenance track record.

Ability to read blueprints and technical schematics.

Systems and technology

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Integrated conveyor systems

Servo motor drives

Work schedule2-2-3 rotation, twelve-hour shifts from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM