Industrial Controls & PLC Technician (2nd Shift)

Nestlé S.A.; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Benefits package

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to keep manufacturing operations running safely and reliably, maintaining electrical and automation systems across the plant. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

You will work alongside mechanics, operators, and engineers, contributing to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of industrial electrical and automation experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in industrial electrical technology or E&I journeyman certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English for safety procedures, work instructions, and documenting maintenance activities clearly.
• Physical requirements: lift 50 lbs, work in loud areas, and in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and automation issues, including PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices.
• Support equipment improvements through control changes and system upgrades.
• Assist mechanics and operators with diagnosing control-related problems.
• Write, modify, and maintain moderate to complex control programs.
• Maintain system backups and update electrical schematics and documentation.
• Participate in planned shutdowns and major maintenance projects.
• Follow safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Electrical distribution

PLCs

VFDs

MCCs

Servo systems

Safety relays

Control panels

Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in industrial electrical technology or E&I journeyman certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

Industrial networks

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to keep manufacturing operations running safely and reliably, maintaining electrical and automation systems across the plant. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

You will work alongside mechanics, operators, and engineers, contributing to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.