Controls Technician – PLCs, Fanuc Robotics & Packaging

Sazerac Company; Carrollton (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Sazerac Company in Carrollton, AL seeks a hands-on Controls Technician to keep high‑speed beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs (AllenBradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal), HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and Fanuc robotics, collaborating with Maintenance and Production to reduce downtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience with industrial electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls and working with Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens control platforms in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls using a multimeter on systems ranging from 480 VAC to 24 VDC.
• Experience installing, replacing, and programming Allen Bradley PowerFlex VFDs, troubleshooting PanelView HMIs using FactoryTalk Studio, and working with servo drives, motors, and control components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLC systems, including Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal, along with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and other control components.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Fanuc robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment while supporting equipment startups, repairs, and improvements.
• Lead and participate in equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause problem-solving, and preventative actions to reduce downtime.
• Read and maintain electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and system drawings using CAD while supporting equipment and controls documentation.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and other teams on continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Skills

Electrical controls

AB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Multimeter use

VFDs

Servo drives

Fanuc robotics

HMI troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

FactoryTalk Studio

PanelView

CAD

Job description

Sazerac Company in Carrollton, AL seeks a hands-on Controls Technician to keep high‑speed beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs (AllenBradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal), HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and Fanuc robotics, collaborating with Maintenance and Production to reduce downtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience with industrial electrical