Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician (Plant Operations)

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment in Manteno, IL is seeking an Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician to keep a food manufacturing plant running at peak performance. You’ll install and maintain electrical infrastructure, program PLCs, and troubleshoot VFDs/HMIs, while coaching operators in safe operation.

Requirements include 5+ years as an Industrial Electrical Technician, fluency with electrical prints, and a high school diploma. Shift options 1st/2nd; pay $32–$38 per hour. Apply in person at Nexus Employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years as an Industrial Electrical Technician; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fluent with electrical prints, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain plant electrical infrastructure: wiring, conduit, panels, motors, and controls.
• Configure and commission electrical components on new and existing production lines to meet safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to avoid downtime.
• Program, troubleshoot, and sustain PLCs; diagnose faults on VFDs and HMIs.
• Conduct electrical safety assessments and implement hazard mitigations.
• Coach operators and maintenance teammates on safe operation and first-line troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs

HMIs

Electrical schematics

Electrical safety

Industrial electronics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Ready to keep a food plant running at peak performance?Nexus Employment Solutions Plus Inc. is hiring a seasoned Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician to support a food manufacturing facility in the Manteno, IL area. If your toolkit includes ladder logic, VFD tuning, and precision troubleshooting, this role is for you.Excellent working environment.What you’ll tackleInstall and maintain plant electrical infrastructure: wiring, conduit, panels, motors, and controls.Configure and commission electrical components on new and existing production lines to meet safety and compliance standards.Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections to avoid unplanned downtime.Use advanced test equipment to pinpoint issues; repair/replace wiring, switches, relays, and circuit breakers.Program, troubleshoot, and sustain PLCs; diagnose and correct faults on VFDs and HMIs.Conduct electrical safety assessments and implement hazard mitigations.Coach operators and maintenance teammates on safe operation and first-line troubleshooting.What you’ll needFluent with electrical prints, schematics, and technical documentation.Deep knowledge of AC/DC motors, control circuits, and power distribution systems.Proven PLC programming, diagnostics, and repair background.Experience working with VFDs, HMIs, and related automation components.Comfort using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation testers.High school diploma or equivalent.5+ years as an Industrial Electrical Technician; food manufacturing experience preferred.Role specificsShifts: 1st / 2ndPay range: $32.00 – $38.00 hourlyLocation: Manteno, IL area (food manufacturing)Apply in personPlease reply to this ad and apply in person Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.Bring two forms of identification.Nexus Employment291 Southcreek DriveManteno, IL 60950