Controls Technician

LeoForce; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO & Holidays

Dental Insurance

Job summary

LeoForce in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a mid-level Maintenance Technician with a strong background in electrical/electronic controls for our food manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, PLC programming, and maintaining complex automation across multiple platforms while leading maintenance teams.

You will work on a range of equipment including PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and safety systems, ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP policies.

Qualifications

• Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
• Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Experience with RS Logix and FactoryTalk View.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment across the facility.
• Program and maintain PLCs across multiple platforms including RS Logix and FactoryTalk View.
• Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motor controls, AC/DC drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power distribution systems.
• Install control and distribution apparatus including switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems.
• Coordinate and oversee Maintenance Technicians across all shifts during breakdown and planned maintenance events.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

RS Logix

FactoryTalk View

Electrical schematics reading

CMMS (SAP)

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical engineering technology training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Chicago Heights,IL, US

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$35 - $45 per hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment across the facility
• Program and maintain PLCs across multiple platforms including RS Logix and FactoryTalk View
• Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motor controls, AC/DC drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power distribution systems
• Install control and distribution apparatus including switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels
• Perform preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems
• Maintain plant secondary systems including steam, chilled and hot water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control
• Coordinate and oversee Maintenance Technicians across all shifts during breakdown and planned maintenance events
• Maintain current documentation of all electrical and controls systems — hardware and software
• Complete and maintain accurate work records in CMMS (SAP), including notifications, time entry, job procedures, and task frequencies
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is in production
• Dismantle defective machines, install new or repaired parts, and return equipment to production in the shortest time possible
• Assist mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of electrical or controls-related failures
• Repair and maintain facility physical structure and pipe systems including hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gauges, valves, and pressure regulators
• Comply with all government codes, GMP, safety, quality, allergen, food defense, and HACCP policies
• Report food safety concerns, unsafe conditions, and potential contamination to supervision immediately
• Occasional travel to offsite locations for parts procurement, training, or equipment support

QUALIFICATIONS

Needed:

• Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology required
• Minimum skilled-level electrical proficiency for 120V–480V systems
• Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming skills using laptop across PLC, VFD, and HMI platforms
• Proficiency with RS Logix and FactoryTalk View software; ability to fully develop and modify ladder logic programs
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls documentation including PIDs, single-line drawings, instrument loop drawings, cable routing/termination diagrams, and mechanical layouts
• Experience with CMMS systems; SAP experience preferred
• Semi-skilled mechanical, plumbing, and troubleshooting skills for processing and packaging equipment
• Ability to train and coordinate the work of other maintenance technicians
• Formal training in mechanical and/or plumbing techniques preferred
• Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Physical requirements: ability to climb, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; work in cold, wet, or humid environments with moderate to loud noise levels

A bit about us

Founded nearly 20 years ago and based in Romeoville, IL, with additional facilities in Chicago Heights, IL, we are the largest manufacturer of Take & Bake pizzas and one of the leading pizza manufacturers in North America. We serve regional and national grocery chains, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, and foodservice customers — with our pizzas proudly carried by 9 of the top 15 food retailers in North America. Our two manufacturing plants are BRC GFSI A+ rated, and we employ over 700 people who are the foundation of everything we do. We take pride in quality, innovation, and safe, sustainable business practices in every aspect of our operations.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Stable, Growing Operation: Join a PE-backed food manufacturing leader supplying 6 of the top 10 global food retailers
• Hands-On Technical Role: Work across complex, automated production systems with room to grow and lead
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside mechanics, maintenance planners, and operations leadership in a fast-paced environment

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