Industrial PLC & Automation Technician

Springdale Ice Cream and Beverage; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Springdale Ice Cream and Beverage is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to support programming, troubleshooting, calibration and project implementation of our plant's automated control systems. You will help keep our systems current and contribute to Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy.

Responsibilities include installing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, maintaining PLC and HMI programming, overseeing control system upgrades, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Sound knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic valves; sensors; limit switches; breakers; fuses.
• Flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications.
• Experience with full Industrial Control System project implementation.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC/DC theory; motor control; networks; HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of industrial control systems and PLCs.
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components.
• Replace defective components and adjust mechanical parts.
• Maintain programming, hardware networking, and communication; troubleshoot failures.
• Oversee full industrial control system project implementation on hardware and software.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Support internal projects and plant control system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with Controls Change Management System.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate control panels, relays, heat/humidity controls, and process valves.
• Work with motor control equipment including VFDs and servo motors.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Springdale Ice Cream and Beverage is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to support programming, troubleshooting, calibration and project implementation of our plant's automated control systems. You will help keep our systems current and contribute to Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy.

Responsibilities include installing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, maintaining PLC and HMI programming, overseeing control system upgrades, and