Controls Technician II - PLC & Automation Specialist

Schwan's Company; Westfield (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

PTO first year (2 weeks)

10 paid holidays

Benefits package

401(k) match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Caregiver support

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking a skilled industrial controls technician for a full-time, 1st shift role in a food manufacturing setting. You will calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems across plant operations and automation pipelines.

You will program PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) and develop HMI applications, ensuring robust network integration and production efficiency. A strong background in Ethernet, RSLogix, and FactoryTalk is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking for industrial systems.
• Experience with PLC platforms PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
• Familiar with FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix500, Studio 5000, PanelView 32.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs and hold forklift license; comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation across measuring, recording, and control systems.
• Program, modify, and manage PLC systems using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, and PanelView 32.
• Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks, including IP mapping and switch configuration.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, including ladder logic editing.
• Develop and implement HMI applications and optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Industrial controls

Ethernet networking

PLC platforms

Control software

Forklift license

OSHA compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

PanelView 32

Job description

Schwan's Company is seeking a skilled industrial controls technician for a full-time, 1st shift role in a food manufacturing setting. You will calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems across plant operations and automation pipelines.

You will program PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) and develop HMI applications, ensuring robust network integration and production efficiency. A strong background in Ethernet, RSLogix, and FactoryTalk is required.