Controls Technician with PLC programming

People Consultancy Services (PCS); Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Merit Increases

Opportunities for Advancement

8-Hour Shift Schedules

Outstanding Work Culture

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Company Products

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to ensure seamless production operations in a climate-controlled facility. This role involves troubleshooting and enhancing control systems, working with PLCs and HMIs, and training personnel on electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong ladder logic programming skills and a passion for maintenance and automation. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding career path in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant technical experience or 3+ years with a 2-year technical degree.
• Strong skills in ladder logic programming and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs and HMIs for production operations.
• Act as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Ladder Logic Programming

Electrical Schematics Reading

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

3-Phase AC/DC Control Circuits

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-Year Technical Degree

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Allen Bradley GuardLogix

Wonderware

PanelView

Microsoft SQL

Job description

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Position: Controls Technician with PLC programming

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 (Based on experience)

What We Offer

• Annual Merit Increases based on performance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• 8-Hour Shift Schedules, with OT available
• Outstanding Work Culture in a climate-controlled facility
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for employee & dependents
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $10,000 per year
• Discounted Company Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Summary

This role ensures smooth production operations by troubleshooting and improving control systems and electrical components.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix & GuardLogix), HMIs (Wonderware, PanelView)
• Work with plant floor electrical, control, and pneumatic systems including:
• Flex IO/Point IO, instrumentation (flow meters, sensors, detectors)
• Act as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams
• Train personnel on electrical and controls systems
• Document hardware/software changes, backup control systems
• Ensure compliance with Hill’s Safety Policy and NEC standards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of plant technical experience, or 3+ years with a 2-year technical degree
• Strong skills in ladder logic programming (including AOI blocks and sequencer logic)
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics
• Knowledge of 3-phase 480V, 120V, and 24V AC/DC control circuits
• Willingness to work different shifts and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL databases
• Ability to create or modify CAD drawings

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in electrical troubleshooting and PLC programming
• Willing to work 2nd shift and overtime as needed
• Local to Kansas or open to relocating
• Team player with a passion for maintenance and automation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing