Electronics Technician or PLC Specialist

Agri-Mark / Cabot Creamery; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery is seeking an Electronics Technician or PLC Specialist for their Middlebury, VT location. This full-time role focuses on diagnosing and troubleshooting automation systems, as well as PLC programming and instrumentation calibration. The ideal candidate will possess strong industrial maintenance knowledge and be committed to growth within the company, which offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401k matching

Company-paid pension

10 paid holidays

128 hours of vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong industrial maintenance background.
• Skills in troubleshooting motor controls and automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting motor controls and automation systems.
• Configuring and calibrating instrumentation.
• Leading design and installation projects for advanced PLC Specialists.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation troubleshooting skills

PLC programming

Education

Journeyman’s license or similar

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

SLC 500

PLC5

FTView SE

FTView ME

Job description

Electronics Technician or PLC Specialist

Join Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery and be part of a legacy of over 100 years rooted in Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award-Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Grow your career with us!

We are seeking an Electronics Technician or PLC Specialist at our Middlebury, VT location, depending on experience.

This full-time role operates from 3:30 am to 11:30 am, Tuesday through Saturday. The schedule may include working some holidays, occasional overtime, and off-hour troubleshooting.

Wages range from $32.72 to $46.97 per hour, based on skills and knowledge. There are two technician levels within this range, offering opportunities for growth. A 7% night differential applies, with increases every 6 months based on performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting motor controls, automation systems, mechanical, and manufacturing equipment.
• Configuring and calibrating instrumentation (temperature, pressure, level, flow), chart recorders, and single-loop controllers.
• For advanced PLC Specialists: leading design and installation projects, PLC and HMI programming, and maintaining industrial networks.

The ideal candidate will have solid industrial maintenance experience, broad equipment repair skills, mechanical aptitude, electrical and electronics knowledge (Journeyman’s license or similar), and instrumentation troubleshooting skills. PLC Specialists should have proficiency in Rockwell ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC5, FTView SE, FTView ME, and a good understanding of PID loops and process control.

We support employee growth through internal promotion, training, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits include a competitive salary, retirement plans with 401k matching, company-paid pension, 10 paid holidays (with double pay for holiday work), and 128 hours of vacation and sick leave (prorated in the first year).

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