Automation Technician

Sterling Engineering; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Hazleton is seeking a PLC Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance of automated systems and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems. This position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance of manufacturing systems.
• Skilled in working with electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Install and maintain control and distribution equipment.
• Program, repair, and maintain PLCs.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical components

Understanding electrical schematics

Using power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

PLC programming software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk View)

Welding tools

Job description

Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Shift & Hours

2nd Shift Hours - 2pm to 10pm. Monday through Friday. With the occasional Saturday. But not often.

Pay rate

• $36-$38p/hour


• $5,000 sign on bonus.

Overview

Bring your Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Product Quality, and Cross-Functional Collaboration. As a PLC Maintenance Technician, you will be the go-to expert for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automated systems and mechanical equipment across our facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment (wrappers, mixers, motors, conveyors, refrigeration systems).


• Install and maintain control and distribution equipment including switches, relays, and circuit breakers.


• Connect and power electrical components, install grounding leads, and ensure equipment safety.


• Program, repair, and maintain PLCs, robots, and other automated machinery.


• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on production systems.


• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose issues and replace defective parts as needed.


• Maintain and update documentation for electrical and control systems hardware and software.


• Support mechanical team in diagnosing and resolving controls-related failures.


• Supervise and train Mechanics across shifts on electrical and automation troubleshooting.


• Work from offsite locations as needed for remote troubleshooting and repair support.


• Ensure repairs and inspections are conducted during production and scheduled downtime.


• Oversee production line maintenance activities on equipment downtime days.


• Comply with safety protocols, GMP standards, and all regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance of manufacturing systems and automated equipment.


• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical components (gearboxes, chains, belts, brakes, etc.).


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.


• Skilled in working with electrical systems up to 480V 3-phase.


• Knowledge of and experience using power tools, hand tools, welding, lathes, drill presses, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Automation.


• Rockwell PLC and Drives certification.


• Proficiency in RSLogix and FactoryTalk View.


• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.


• Background in food manufacturing and GMP environments.


• Full machine and control system design, installation, and commissioning experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Other


• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Pension plan