Evening Controls Technician - PLC & Electrical

Marvin; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance from day one

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellbeing account

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking an Evening Controls Technician to diagnose and fix electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related issues on production equipment. The role includes PLC programming with Allen-Bradley RSLogix and hands-on troubleshooting, with the plant documenting issues in the EAM system.

The position starts with day-shift training for up to 2 months, then transitions to evening shifts. Offers health insurance from day one, PTO, holidays, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a closely related role.
• Associate’s degree in a technical-related field preferred.
• Must obtain forklift and aerial platform licenses.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Observe functioning of equipment to detect hazards and service needs.
• Proficiently use ladder logic programming with RSLogix 500/5000 for PLCs.
• Document repairs and preventative maintenance in the EAM system.
• Trace problems using electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Discuss performance issues and improvement ideas with technical staff.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs.
• Evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Set up servo controls and VFD parameters.
• Troubleshoot motors (Servo, DC, Induction).
• Collaborate with CEPG on machine improvements.
• Provide PLC support across the plant.
• Document set-points and parameters clearly.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical safety

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

EAM software

Microsoft Office

Digital multimeter

Job description

Marvin is seeking an Evening Controls Technician to diagnose and fix electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related issues on production equipment. The role includes PLC programming with Allen-Bradley RSLogix and hands-on troubleshooting, with the plant documenting issues in the EAM system.

The position starts with day-shift training for up to 2 months, then transitions to evening shifts. Offers health insurance from day one, PTO, holidays, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus strong benefits package.