Food Plant Controls Technician – PLC & Electrical

High Liner Foods; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Newport News is seeking a Controls Technician/Industrial Electrician. This role requires expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, understanding electrical schematics, and performing mechanical tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. This on-site position offers a dynamic work environment with potential exposure to various industrial factors.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related mechanical experience, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical training required.
• Ability to follow standardized written directions and interpret various instructions.
• Must have specific vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Controls Technician with mechanical and electrical responsibilities in a food manufacturing environment.
• Work from manuals, prints, and schematics; basic skills in math and reading.

Skills

Electrical, electronic, pneumatic & mechanical knowledge

PLC Troubleshooting

Ladder logic knowledge

Good communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Gradley PLC 5

Siemens PLCs

Multi-meters Analog & Digital

Job description

A food manufacturing company in Newport News is seeking a Controls Technician/Industrial Electrician. This role requires expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, understanding electrical schematics, and performing mechanical tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. This on-site position offers a dynamic work environment with potential exposure to various industrial factors.