Automation & PLC Controls Technician

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Motley (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

HRA/HSA option

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Commuter program

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Minnesota seeks a PLC Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and support automated processing equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial controls and a working knowledge of PLCs, with additional focus on SOP implementation and safety standards.

You will interpret blueprints, collaborate with vendors and staff, and help optimize equipment performance while maintaining rigorous quality and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with industrial controls/automation installation.
• One year certificate in maintenance related field from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Inspects existing automated equipment and assesses performance.
• Troubleshoots issues and guides adjustments.
• Advises management on equipment performance and improvements.
• Supports maintenance, repair, and equipment testing.
• Interprets schematics and manuals to troubleshoot controls.
• Ensures staff are trained to SOP standards.
• Tests faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

PLC programming

Education

Technical certificate in maintenance

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Minnesota seeks a PLC Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and support automated processing equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial controls and a working knowledge of PLCs, with additional focus on SOP implementation and safety standards.

You will interpret blueprints, collaborate with vendors and staff, and help optimize equipment performance while maintaining rigorous quality and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.