PLC Controls Technician – Night Shift
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation Engineering
Location: On-site near Moore, SC and Duncan, SC areas
Shift: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM), with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Compensation: Hourly + OT availability + Night Shift Differential
A leading national food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a skilled PLC Controls Technician to join their growing operations team on the night shift. With an emphasis on continuous improvement, safety, and automation innovation, this role is a key contributor to operational uptime and equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The company's invested big time in tech and automation, making this a sick opportunity for a tech looking to level up and grow with a major CPG player.
Key Responsibilities- Lead advanced electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of PLC-related equipment issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Utilize software tools including RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5 to troubleshoot and optimize programmable logic controller systems.
- Provide technical support and interface with multiple automation systems, such as Allen Bradley, Compact Logix, SLC
500, PLC5, and Control Logix. - Handle tasks like calibrating equipment, swapping out VFDs, fixing wiring issues, and inspecting control panels (for voltages up to 480
VAC) - Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and safety teams to investigate recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs with an emphasis on continuous improvement and system reliability.
- Replace and configure various HMI and VFD systems (including Power Flex and Yaskawa drives), ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Assist with new equipment installations, upgrades, and retrofits of PLC-based systems and automation infrastructure.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation including maintenance logs, PLC program updates, and schematics.
- Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel on basic PLC troubleshooting techniques.
- Stay on top of safety and quality protocols
- 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally in food or bev production
- Demonstrated expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs and software (Control Logix, RSLogix, etc.).
- Can jump into PLC systems via Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232 to make changes or updates when needed.
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics and understanding P& and layout drawings.
- Hands-on experience with multimeters and electrical troubleshooting in high-voltage environments (up to 480
VAC). - Experience replacing HMI interfaces and working with Panel Builder 32 or RSView Studio.
- Familiar with VFDs like Power Flex 40, 400, 525, and Yaskawa V1000/P1000.
- Handy with machines and ready to support other maintenance tasks in the plant.
- Preferred:
Rockwell Maintainer certification. Must obtain certification within 24 months of hire if not already certified.
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