Controls Technician

Rich Products Corporation; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation, a family-owned food company, is seeking a Controls Technician 3 to maintain plant electrical and control systems across shifts. You will lead maintenance technicians, troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and HMI, and ensure food safety and GMP compliance on a fast-paced production floor.

You will train others, document work orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives while traveling for training and parts procurement as needed.

Qualifications

• Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems on production equipment.
• Must understand safety policies and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, VFDs, and HMI operations.

Skills

PLC

VFD

HMI

Electrical systems

Maintenance

Safety compliance

SAP

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Education

Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Ladder logic

PID diagrams

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Controls Technician 3 will maintain all of the plant and production electrical and control systems. This includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and network sub-systems. The Technician will be responsible to train and to coordinate the efforts of Maintenance Technicians on all shifts and assist as necessary in troubleshooting and documentation of root cause failure analyses. Work by direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner and/or Maintenance Manager, ensuring that the maintenance and production schedules are adhered to.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain food processing, packaging, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, motor controls, power distribution systems, and automation platforms.
• Install, modify, and upgrade equipment and control systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Maintain facility and utility systems, including refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, steam, water, and electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen control, HACCP, GMP, safety, and company policies.
• Communicate equipment, operational, and food safety concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
• Use required PPE and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries.
• Complete accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, and system records.
• Support production by minimizing downtime and performing repairs efficiently.
• Train and assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repair activities as needed.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to safety.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with reliable attendance.
• Travel as required for training, technical support, and parts procurement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• CMMS
  • Must be able to create notifications and input time on work orders
  • Must supply feedback to update procedures and deficiencies noted in SAP
  • Must be able to write job specific procedures and establish job task frequencies
• Must utilize all safety devices, comply with all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Must exhibit semi-skilled mechanical and plumbing skills
• Must display semi-skilled trouble shooting skills of processing equipment and packing equipment
• Must have skilled electrical skills for 120V – 480V
• Must exhibit skilled trouble shooting skills using laptop of PLC, VFD, HMI operations
• Must be able to teach trouble shooting skills using laptop of PLC, VFD, HMI operations
• Must have ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems design documentation and vendor supplied documents
• including Process & Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single line drawings, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable, routing and termination ,
• mechanical diagrams and machine layout drawings.
• Must be able to fully incorporate programs utilizing Factory talk Veiw as well as software ladder logics.
• Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology
• Regularly required to climb, stand or walk for extended periods of time
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand up to a minimum of 8 hours
• Able to work with product on moving conveyors

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$36.00 - $36.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.