Controls & Automation Technician — Night Shift

Nestlé; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Quarterly bonus structure

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to keep our manufacturing operations safe and reliable. You will maintain electrical and control systems, troubleshoot PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices, and support system upgrades to cut downtime.

You’ll work with mechanics, operators, and engineers to improve equipment performance while upholding safety and quality standards. Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in industrial electrical/automation, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably an

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of industrial electrical and automation experience in manufacturing.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate degree in industrial electrical technology or E&I journeyman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls and automation issues (PLCs, networks, drives, safety devices).
• Support improvements through control changes and system upgrades.
• Assist in diagnosing control-related problems with mechanics/operators.
• Write/modify/maintain control programs.
• Maintain electrical schematics and documentation.

Skills

Electrical distribution

PLCs

VFDs

MCCs

Servo systems

Safety relays

Control panels

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or journeyman cert preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley hardware/software

Industrial networks

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to keep our manufacturing operations safe and reliable. You will maintain electrical and control systems, troubleshoot PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices, and support system upgrades to cut downtime.

You’ll work with mechanics, operators, and engineers to improve equipment performance while upholding safety and quality standards. Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in industrial electrical/automation, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably an