Lead Controls Technician – Food Manufacturing

Jobot

Chicago Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Growth opportunities

Hands-on technical role

Collaborative team

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Technician 3 for its Chicago Heights, IL facility. The role involves maintaining and programming food processing equipment, PLCs, and different drive systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates will have formal electrical training, PLC troubleshooting skills, and CMMS/SAP experience. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with travel to offsite locations as needed.

Qualifications

Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
Minimum skilled-level electrical proficiency for 120V–480V systems.
Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting and programming skills across PLC/VFD/HMI.
Proficiency with RS Logix and FactoryTalk View software and ladder logic.
Ability to read electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls docs.
Experience with CMMS systems; SAP experience preferred.
Prior food manufacturing experience is a plus.
Physical capability to perform climbs, lifts up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment.
Program and maintain PLCs across multiple platforms including RS Logix and FactoryTalk View.
Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motor controls, and related systems.
Install control and distribution apparatus including switches and circuit panels.
Perform preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on process control systems.
Coordinate and oversee Maintenance Technicians across shifts during breakdowns.