Controls Technician: PLC & Automation for Bakery (2nd Shift)

Electrical Automation Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ, is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed production lines. You'll lead troubleshooting, perform root-cause analysis, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts and oversee maintenance of PLCs, drives and networks.

Proficiency in Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi systems is required. The role demands reading schematics and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of machine layouts, control drawings, P&IDs, system interconnection drawings, and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Nice to Have: Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Food, bakery, CPG, or continuous process manufacturing experience.
• CMMS experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, AC/DC drives, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
• Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution.

Skills

Industrial controls

Electrical maintenance

P&ID reading

Electrical schematics

Rockwell AB

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Assoc degree

Tools

Rockwell AB

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Swedesboro, NJ, is hiring a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot and optimize plant electrical, automation and process control systems on high-speed production lines. You'll lead troubleshooting, perform root-cause analysis, train Electro-Mechanics across shifts and oversee maintenance of PLCs, drives and networks.

Proficiency in Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi systems is required. The role demands reading schematics and strong problem-solving skills.