Automation & Control Technician - 1st Shift

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Controls Specialist for the Pelahatchie, MS facility (Mid South Baking Company).

The role focuses on reliable control systems, electrical maintenance, and safety in a food manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, implement process improvements, maintain electrical equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position requires technical education and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/associates degree or electrical journeyman license preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering a plus; 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other automation components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, drives, sensors; diagnose electrical faults.
• Adhere to safety regulations; document control system configurations and procedures.
• Identify process improvements and implement upgrades to control systems.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / Electrical license / certificate

Bachelor's in Electrical or Automation Engineering (plus)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SCADA software

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Controls Specialist for the Pelahatchie, MS facility (Mid South Baking Company).

The role focuses on reliable control systems, electrical maintenance, and safety in a food manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, implement process improvements, maintain electrical equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position requires technical education and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with