Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician

Golden State Foods; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods in Opelika, AL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and automated manufacturing systems. This role is essential for maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring safe operation, and supporting efficient production processes.

You will troubleshoot PLCs and control systems, perform electrical diagnostics up to 480 V, support automation and robotics, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• 1–2 years of experience in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform electrical diagnostics up to 480 V.
• Support automation, robotics, and production equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Read schematics & drawings

Food processing experience

Electrical diagnostics up to 480V

Education

Post-high school technical education (up to 18 months)

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Job description

Golden State Foods in Opelika, AL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and automated manufacturing systems. This role is essential for maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring safe operation, and supporting efficient production processes.

You will troubleshoot PLCs and control systems, perform electrical diagnostics up to 480 V, support automation and robotics, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.