Controls & Electronics Technician - PLC/VFD, 3rd Shift

McCain Foods

Town of Plover (WI)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

McCain Foods in Wisconsin seeks an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to maintain, repair, install, and calibrate production equipment. You will troubleshoot control systems, program PLCs, and ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA compliance while documenting work.

Requires Associate’s degree in Electronics, 5+ years of maintenance in manufacturing, and Journeyman Electrician. You’ll mentor junior staff, read schematics, and operate safely in a noisy facility with various hazards; 3rd shift 11

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Electronics or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing.
  • Journeyman Electrician certification required.
  • Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial wiring.
  • Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Ability to document work in English.
  • Safety-focused and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, calibration, programming, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
  • Design, install, and program control systems (PLCs/PCs) and assist with upgrades.
  • Read and maintain electrical schematics, diagrams, and records.
  • Mentor, train, and support junior maintenance staff.
  • Follow NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations and ensure safety.

Skills

PLC programming
VFDs
Motor control
Industrial wiring
Troubleshooting
Electrical schematics
Documentation
Safety compliance
Communication
Mentoring
Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Power tools

Job description

McCain Foods in Wisconsin seeks an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to maintain, repair, install, and calibrate production equipment. You will troubleshoot control systems, program PLCs, and ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA compliance while documenting work.

Requires Associate’s degree in Electronics, 5+ years of maintenance in manufacturing, and Journeyman Electrician. You’ll mentor junior staff, read schematics, and operate safely in a noisy facility with various hazards; 3rd shift 11

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