Maintenance Control Technician - 2nd shift

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center is seeking a Controls Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated control systems and electrical equipment to keep manufacturing lines running smoothly.

The role focuses on PLC/HMI work, calibration of instrumentation, and startup of new production lines, using CMMS to track work orders and equipment history. Applicants should be hands-on, safety-conscious, and collaborative with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, automated systems and robotics.
• Assists in installation, debugging, calibration and startup of new production lines.
• Maintains electrical and control system components and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted operation of electrical and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, PLC/HMI hardware.
• Work with PLC systems, including ladder logic modifications.
• Diagnose and repair motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and robotics.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation for pressure, temperature, and flow.
• Assist in installation, debugging, startup of new equipment.
• Maintain logs and update drawings; document changes.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, SSOP, GMP, NEC and safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams; train new staff.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

HMI systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics

Calibration

Maintenance planning

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS

Job description

SUMMARY

The Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated control systems, electrical systems, and industrial equipment to ensure uninterrupted plant operations. Through hands-on experience and technical expertise, this role supports manufacturing equipment performance, productivity, and quality. This position works with PLCs, HMIs, automated systems, robotics, and industrial equipment while assisting in installation, debugging, calibration, and startup of new production lines. The Controls Technician utilizes CMMS to manage work orders, maintain equipment history, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain uninterrupted operation of electrical systems, automated control systems, manufacturing equipment, and facility support systems.
• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment, machinery, PLC/HMI hardware, and automated systems.
• Work with PLC systems (Allen Bradley preferred), including troubleshooting, diagnostics, minor programming support, and ladder logic modifications.
• Diagnose and repair motor controls, power distribution systems, VFDs, AC/DC drives, sensors, robotics, and automated equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical, automation, and control systems, including control panels and wiring.
• Calibrate instrumentation including pressure, temperature, and flow control devices to ensure proper system operation.
• Assist in installation, debugging, testing, and startup of new equipment, automated systems, and production lines.
• Install new control systems, electrical conduit, and wiring according to schematics, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain logs, update electrical drawings, schematics, and document system changes as required.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, track maintenance activities, and maintain equipment history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime, throughput, efficiency, and product quality.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment and automation issues efficiently.
• Assist in training new employees and team members on proper maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices.
• Maintain compliance with all USDA, OSHA, SSOP, GMP, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Work with mechanical systems including pumps, valves, conveyors, and processing equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and contractors when necessary.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, climb ladders, and lift heavy parts and equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.