Controls Technician

We are seeking an experienced Controls Technician to play a vital role at our Junction City location. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. We offer a competitive wage and great benefits.

We are seeking a Controls Technician to support, maintain, and improve our plant's automation and electrical systems. This role provides hands‑on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and control system improvements for production and utility equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial automation, mechatronics, and thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support a variety of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, instrumentation, and industrial network devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and root‑cause analysis on production equipment, automation systems, robotic cells, building automation systems (BAS), and plant utility equipment.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of production equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and safety.
• Support and maintain plant SCADA, recipe control, and data collection systems.
• Create control narratives and machine procedures, maintain accurate schematics and other technical documentation, and keep records of work performed.

• Associate degree or certification in Electrical/Controls or related technical field. Combination of education and/or related experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with Allen‑Bradley hardware and software. IDEs such as Logix Designer Suite and Factory Talk View preferred. Familiarity with IEC 61131‑3 languages in other environments also acceptable.
• 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Controls Technician, or similar role.

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently and in a te