PLC Controls Technician at Land O'Lakes

Tulare, California, United States

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$76,000 – $84,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Dairy, Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

3+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
Basic computer skills
Experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps
Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience
Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Allen Bradley
Preferred Experience (Requirements)
5+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
Two-year associate's degree in an established Electrical Technology Program
Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, AC drives and industrial networks - Allen-Bradley preferred
Certificate from an accredited school for Controls System or equivalent

Responsibilities

Program and maintain numerous process meters and transmitters (e.g., flow, level, pressure, temperature)
Troubleshoot Wonderware software related issues
AS-I Fieldbus configuration and troubleshooting
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs, control components (photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, and variable frequency drives (VFD’s))
Calibrate process instrumentation per work instructions
Provide maintenance support for all production and utilities related issues
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, disassemble, examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear, repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
Willing to work on mechanical issues and be mentored by maintenance personnel

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLCAllen BradleyWonderwareAS-I FieldbusVFDprocess instrumentationphoto eyesmotor startersrelayslimit switchesproximity sensorspneumaticshydraulicsconveyorspreventive maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay for the PLC Controls Technician position?

The pay is $36.48 - $40.38 per hour, depending on experience.

What is the shift schedule for this role?

The shift is Wednesday to Saturday from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with days off on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Required experience includes 3+ years in industrial manufacturing maintenance, basic computer skills, experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps, plus working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Allen Bradley.

What benefits are offered for this full-time role?

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k, and a variety of well-being resources.

What makes a strong candidate for the PLC Controls Technician role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance, a two-year associate's degree in Electrical Technology, and experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, AC drives, and industrial networks, preferably Allen-Bradley, plus a certificate from an accredited school for Controls Systems.