PLC Technician, Nights

Summary

The PLC Technician is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within Refresco facilities. The PLC Technician inspects equipment for proper functioning, performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer specifications, supports repairs and installations for advanced production equipment, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed.

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000
Starting pay: $36.67/hour with progression to $40.26/hour upon successful completion of the training period, plus applicable shift premiums.
Schedule: Overnight shift, Wednesday 1:00 AM–7:00 AM and Thursday–Saturday 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.
Relocation Assistance: up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and safety standards.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures, collaborating with the production team to analyze, resolve, and prevent issues.
• Maintain, test, and upgrade all production equipment; install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
• Modify existing programs for optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
• Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
• Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.

• Use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
• Go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC
  500, or PLC5 using Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232; be able to download PLC program if necessary.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480 VAC.
• Understand symbols on P&’s and tag references on line layout drawing.
• Replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
• Replace Panelview and Panelview Plus devices and download applications using Panel builder 32 or RS View Studio Machine Edition.
• Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

• Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with ability to adapt to variable demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work under initiative and think through solutions.
• Works independently under supervision.
• Influences, persuades, and leads at all levels of the business.

• Three (3) plus years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Preference for candidates with a Rockwell Maintainer or equivalent certificate, obtained within the first 24 months if not already held.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Must take a Maintenance Skills Assessment to be considered.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Fast‑paced production plant with moving parts; noise requires hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot or cold.

• Rarely.

• Visual/Sensory:
  Vision abilities for proximate vision, color vision, focus adjustment, and…