Food Plant Equipment Technician - PLC & Troubleshooting

C.H. Guenther; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

C.H. Guenther in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose issues to minimize downtime. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and documentation in a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams, with willingness to work non-standard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years related experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably automated food processing.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain sanitation and safety within the production area.
• Document maintenance and repairs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff on equipment operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

5 years’ related experience in industrial manufacturing

5 years’ experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI development tools

SCADA software

Motor drives

Job description

C.H. Guenther in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose issues to minimize downtime. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and documentation in a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams, with willingness to work non-standard hours as needed.