Industrial PLC/HMI Controls Technician

Barchemy; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchemy is seeking an Electrical Controls & Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and automated control systems across the facility. You will support production by keeping PLC- and HMI-controlled packaging equipment running and executing the plant PM program with meticulous documentation.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on PLC/HMI troubleshooting in a food manufacturing setting, a solid understanding of 480V 3-phase power, and the ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of industrial electrical/controls maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated hands-on PLC troubleshooting and ability to interpret ladder logic
• Strong HMI operation knowledge and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with 480V 3-phase power distribution and control circuits
• Ability to read schematics and OEM manuals
• Experience with VFD setup and fault diagnosis
• Adherence to LOTO and NFPA 70E safety practices
• Use of test equipment like multimeter/oscilloscope
• CMMS use and basic Microsoft Office
• Independent work style with production-critical prioritization
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, on-call rotation, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and controls on production equipment (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs)
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals
• Modify and back up PLC programs; document changes
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI applications
• Diagnose industrial networks and remote I/O issues
• Perform preventive maintenance per PM program and document results
• Coordinate with contractors for new equipment installation and upgrades
• Maintain instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, probes, meters) and calibrate devices
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks (pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics)
• Uphold safety procedures (LOTO, NFPA 70E) and GMP compliance
• Enter work orders and repair history into CMMS
• Assist root-cause analysis of recurring failures
• Maintain spare parts awareness and stock needs
• Assist with changeovers and commissioning of new equipment

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical safety NFPA70E

VFD setup

Motor controls

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

CMMS

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or cert in Electrical Technology

Journeyman license

Tools

RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

FactoryTalk View

PanelView

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Job description

Barchemy is seeking an Electrical Controls & Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and automated control systems across the facility. You will support production by keeping PLC- and HMI-controlled packaging equipment running and executing the plant PM program with meticulous documentation.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on PLC/HMI troubleshooting in a food manufacturing setting, a solid understanding of 480V 3-phase power, and the ability