Food-Processing Automation Specialist (PLC & Robotics)

Peco Foods; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods is seeking an Automation Technician in West Point, Mississippi to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production and processing systems in a poultry plant. The role ensures PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, sensors, and control systems operate safely and reliably, supporting uptime, food safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and sensors; diagnosing electrical/control issues; supporting startup and optimization of new automation

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation in manufacturing or food processing.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, VFDs, servos, sensors, and automated production lines.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Support startup, commissioning, and optimization of new automation equipment and process improvements.
• Modify and maintain PLC programs under engineering or management guidance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on automation and control systems.
• Maintain documentation for PLC programs, electrical schematics, and control system changes.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on basic automation system operation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Sensors

Industrial networking

Job description

Peco Foods is seeking an Automation Technician in West Point, Mississippi to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production and processing systems in a poultry plant. The role ensures PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, sensors, and control systems operate safely and reliably, supporting uptime, food safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and sensors; diagnosing electrical/control issues; supporting startup and optimization of new automation