Electronics Maintenance Tech: PLCs, Drives & Automation

American Italian Pasta Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods in Missouri is seeking an Electronics Maintenance Team Member to ensure reliable operation of motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls across production lines. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support automation while adhering to safety standards.

The role involves collaborating with maintenance and operations teams, documenting work, and participating in continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years combined technical college and/or experience in an industrial electrical role.
• Over five years of industrial PLC and electrical experience; associate degree preferred.
• Rockwell Automation certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and upgrades motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls while adhering to NEC, OSHA, and food safety standards.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: coordinates thermal scans; maintains documentation for electrical systems.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: follows SQF and GMP standards; collaborates with QA on equipment calibration.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: delivers training on relay logic, AC/DC motor troubleshooting, VFDs, and PLC programming.

Skills

Electrical PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

Control systems

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical college experience in industrial electrical role

Five years of industrial PLC and electrical experience

Associate degree in Electronics or Electromechanical Technologies preferred

Tools

SAP

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Winland Foods in Missouri is seeking an Electronics Maintenance Team Member to ensure reliable operation of motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls across production lines. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support automation while adhering to safety standards.

The role involves collaborating with maintenance and operations teams, documenting work, and participating in continuous improvement projects.