Maintenance Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Kerry Group; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Maintenance Controls Technician for 1st shift in Byesville, OH. You will keep automated production equipment running safely and reliably, troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, and support electrical and automation systems in a fast-paced beverage plant.

Requirements include 3+ years of industrial maintenance, an associate degree or technical certification, and strong PLC/HMI knowledge. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement, with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation or related field.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or PLC controls experience.
• Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or high-speed packaging preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, HMI systems, and PLC platforms.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing, filling, packaging, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose automation, electrical, and control system issues across motors, drives, sensors, relays, and panels.
• Support PLC program changes, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMI systems, industrial networking, and communications.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve uptime, equipment reliability, MTTR, production efficiency, and OEE.
• Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activity in CMMS while following LOTO, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial Automation

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Ladder Logic

HMI Systems

Safety & LOTO

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

CMMS

SAP knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Requisition ID: 66025
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

Where You'll Work:

Our Byesville, OH plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

Hours/Schedule:

Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

What You'll Do:

As a Controls Technician at our Kerry Byesville site, you’ll play a key role in keeping automated production equipment and control systems running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, support electrical and automation systems, and help minimize downtime in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.

Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to):

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing, filling, packaging, and material handling equipment
• Diagnose automation, electrical, and control system issues across motors, drives, sensors, relays, VFDs, servo motors, and control panels
• Support PLC program changes, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMI systems, industrial networking, and communications
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve uptime, equipment reliability, MTTR, production efficiency, and OEE
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and ladder logic
• Maintain and support beverage manufacturing equipment including conveyors, fillers, cappers, labellers, palletizers, robotics, CIP systems, compressors, pumps, and mixing/blending systems
• Respond to emergency breakdowns, support startups, commissioning, and line changeovers, and help minimize production downtime
• Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial electrical components, instrumentation, safety circuits, interlocks, and process controls
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams on process improvements, equipment upgrades, and reliability initiatives
• Document repairs, modifications, and maintenance activity in CMMS systems while following LOTO, safety, and quality standards

This is a hands-on controls role where your technical skills will directly support safe, reliable production and help drive continuous improvement across high-speed beverage manufacturing operations.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or PLC controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or high-speed packaging environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming, including ladder logic, HMI systems, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, and Siemens platforms.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, VFDs, servo motors, industrial networking, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and ladder logic.
• CMMS experience and basic computer skills required; SAP knowledge is helpful.
• Practiced in safe work habits, including LOTO procedures, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $49.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on September 30, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) .