Industrial PLC & Instrumentation Tech - Food Plant

Friendly; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendly is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to install, monitor, and repair PLC devices and related systems in a manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and field devices, perform preventative and predictive maintenance, and work with CMMS to manage parts inventory and asset performance. The role requires 4–6 years of experience and an electrician license or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification and/or License – state certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives.
• Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance.
• Perform unscheduled & scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive equipment maintenance to help achieve a goal of zero downtime & one hundred percent efficiency.
• Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality.
• Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Continuously work with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to develop and maintain accurate parts inventory levels and accurate accountability of asset performance.
• Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant/plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air/pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)
• Provide technical support for users and other technicians
• Train and mentor team members to include other technicians and operators
• Document and maintain procedural documents
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

PLC control systems

Power distribution

Sensors and transmitters

Ladder logic

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Equipment installation/setup

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school in industrial automation

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Friendly is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to install, monitor, and repair PLC devices and related systems in a manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and field devices, perform preventative and predictive maintenance, and work with CMMS to manage parts inventory and asset performance. The role requires 4–6 years of experience and an electrician license or equivalent certification.