Industrial Controls Technician - PLC & Automation Expert

Nestlé; Jonesboro (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Nestlé benefits package

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to help maintain electrical and automation systems across the plant. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime, collaborating with mechanics, operators, and engineers to uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices; writing and maintaining control programs; and supporting planned shutdowns

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of industrial electrical and automation experience
• 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, move throughout shift, varying temperatures, work in loud areas and confined spaces
• Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, overtime, and extended shifts as needed

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 keep electrical schematics and documentation up to date
• Participate in planned shutdowns, electrical distribution work, and capital or major maintenance projects
• Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements always

Skills

Electrical systems

PLCs

VFDs

MCCs

Servo systems

Safety relays

Control panels

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Allen-Bradley

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in industrial electrical technology

E&I journeyman certification preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

Allen-Bradley software

Automation networks

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking an E&C Technician to help maintain electrical and automation systems across the plant. You’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime, collaborating with mechanics, operators, and engineers to uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, networks, drives, and safety devices; writing and maintaining control programs; and supporting planned shutdowns