Industrial Automation Controls Technician (Food Manufacturing)

CraftMark Bakery Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay $36–$44/hr

Sign-on bonus $5,000

12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule

PTO from day one

Affordable health, dental, vision

401(k)

Quarterly attendance bonus

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

CraftMark Bakery is seeking a Controls Technician to work nights (5pm–5am, 2-2-3) on highly automated lines. You’ll handle PLC/HMI work, VFDs, and diagnostics to keep packaging and production running safely and efficiently.

You’ll perform preventive maintenance, coordinate rebuilds, and document with CMMS. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent technical training, with at least 1 year in industrial controls. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in controls/engineering preferred or required.
• Minimum 1 year in industrial controls or maintenance.
• Experience with packaging/production equipment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety—adhere to GMP and 5S standards and facility audits.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and packaging assets to maintain throughput.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs/rebuilds.
• Assist with machine scheduling for component swaps and full rebuilds.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Document maintenance actions and CMMS updates; collaborate with teams.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Installation

PLC Programming Experience

PLC Wiring Experience

Electrical Schematic Reading

HMI

SCADA Experience

Industrial Networking

Instrumentation

CMMS Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent technical training and relevant work experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix 500/5000

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

Beckhoff PLC/HMI

Ignition SCADA

CMMS

HMI software

Job description

Make the line run smarter, safer, and faster—night after night.When the bakery lights glow and the conveyors hum, you’re the one who keeps our highly automated lines producing safely and efficiently. From PLC logic tweaks to VFD diagnostics, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for electrical and automation systems across a state-of-the-art commercial bakery.Role detailsJob Title: Controls TechnicianReports to: Controls ManagerSalary/Hourly: HourlyPay Range: $36.00 Hour - $44.00 HourShift: Nights 5pm – 5am (2-2-3 rotation)Onboarding schedule: Mon - Fri 7am – 4pm for the first 2 monthsBonus: $5000 sign on bonusWhy you’ll love it here$5,000 sign-on bonus (limited time)Competitive pay with 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedulePTO starting on day oneAffordable health, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Quarterly attendance bonusRelocation assistance availableA night in the lifeStart with a safety huddle and a quick scan of CMMS work orders. You’ll jump between a packaging cell with an HMI fault, a temperature loop that needs calibration, and a servo axis seeking a new home position. Between calls, you’ll knock out preventive maintenance, coordinate rebuild windows with production, and log precise documentation. Throughout the shift, you collaborate with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime and steadily improve performance.What you’ll tackleChampion safety—follow all safety, GMP, and 5S standards and participate in facility audits.Troubleshoot and repair production and packaging assets to keep throughput on target.Execute preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs and rebuild schedules.Support continuous improvement to reduce downtime and enhance system reliability.Assist with machine scheduling for component swaps, repairs, and full rebuilds.Contribute to automation and process-improvement initiatives.Complete accurate maintenance documentation and CMMS updates.Partner closely with maintenance and production teams.Your technical toolkitPLCs: Advanced programming and troubleshooting on Allen-Bradley Logix 500 and Logix 5000; deep familiarity with PLC hardware, software, and communications. Mitsubishi and/or Beckhoff PLC/HMI exposure is a plus.HMI/SCADA: Upload, modify, and download Allen-Bradley HMI applications; Ignition SCADA experience is a plus.Motion control: Diagnose and configure servo systems, motion controllers, VFDs, and feedback devices. Allen-Bradley motion platforms preferred.Industrial networks: Troubleshoot Ethernet and other plant-floor protocols.Instrumentation: Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot flow, temperature, and pressure devices.Electrical: Solid grasp of electrical theory, relay logic, wiring practices, electrical drawings, and both hardware/software troubleshooting.Documentation: Read electrical schematics, interpret electrical codes, and locate OEM technical documentation.Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS platforms.Who thrives in this roleAn experienced industrial controls or automation technician who enjoys hands-on problem solving in highly automated environments like food manufacturing. You can install conduit, pull wire, mount devices, and you’re comfortable with PLC/HMI/SCADA work, motion/VFDs, industrial networking, instrumentation, and electrical systems. Compared with standard maintenance roles, this position leans heavily into PLC programming, industrial automation, and advanced electrical diagnostics.Education & experienceBachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent technical training and relevant work experience.Minimum 1 year in industrial controls or maintenance.Strong familiarity with processing, packaging, and related production equipment.Working knowledge of:Physical demands & work environmentPhysical demands: Stand for 3–5 hours at a time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work environment: Conditions typical of a modern bakery; noise level usually moderate.Proficiencies we valuePLC Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical InstallationPLC Programming ExperiencePLC Wiring ExperienceElectrical Schematic ReadingHMIElectrical SchematicsSingle and Three Phase Power120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsIndustrial Robot ProgrammingTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentProduction OptimizationSCADA ExperiencePneumatics TroubleshootingIndustrial Electrical ExperienceMachines & technologies you’ll useSCADAProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)HMIAllen-BradleyComplianceCraftMark Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.• CraftMark Bakery participates in E-Verify