Controls & Instrumentation Technician: PLC & VFD Expert

Anheuser-Busch; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Free Beer!

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in Fort Collins, CO seeks a skilled Manufacturing Technician with controls and instrumentation expertise to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment. You will work on PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and power systems in a fast-paced brewery environment.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with production teams to meet KPIs. Off-shift and weekend overtime are required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of industrial electrical/controls experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• PLC or Ladder Logic experience with Allen Bradley/SIemens platforms desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and VFD-controlled high-speed production equipment and process systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems up to 480V, 3-phase.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to improve equipment reliability.
• Calibrate, install, and maintain process and analytical instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment using precision measurement tools.
• Utilize SAP (CMMS) to document maintenance work, issue and track parts, and enter inspection and measurement points.
• Partner with production teams to prioritize work and support plant KPI achievement.
• Adhere to plant safety and sanitation procedures (LOTO, SOPs).
• Possibly schedule around production activities to meet KPI targets.

Skills

PLC/Ladder Logic

VFD/Motor control

Instrumentation calibration

Preventive/PdM maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Job description

Anheuser-Busch in Fort Collins, CO seeks a skilled Manufacturing Technician with controls and instrumentation expertise to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed production equipment. You will work on PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and power systems in a fast-paced brewery environment.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and collaboration with production teams to meet KPIs. Off-shift and weekend overtime are required based on production needs.