Maintenance/ PLC Tech

Westover Dairy; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Kroger in Lynchburg, VA seeks a maintenance mechanic to support installing, maintaining, and repairing facility machinery and control systems. You will troubleshoot production equipment, read blueprints and electrical diagrams, and ensure safety and reliability across plant operations.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC and HMI experience, 2+ years maintenance experience, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and electrical systems in the facility.
• Troubleshoot production and facility equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Apply Electrical Safe Work Practices; read electrical prints/control schematics.

Skills

PLC and HMI programming

Maintenance mechanic

Electrical schematics

Industrial control systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware

HMI software

Electrical prints

Job description

Support programming, troubleshooting, calibration, project implementation and network Integration. Responsible for keeping the automated industrial control systems current. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
• Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
• Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Sound working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC and DC Electrical Theory; reading/creating electrical prints/control schematics; motor control; personal computer hardware and software; computer networks; Human Machine Interface (HMI) system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2+ years Maintenance mechanic experience.
• Sound working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic valves; photo eyes; proximity sensors; limit switches; breakers; fuses.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with full Industrial Control System project implementation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in the facility.
  • Set up and use machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill press and milling machine to repair or fabricate parts.
  • Troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
  • Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Sound working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC and DC Electrical Theory; reading/creating electrical prints/control schematics; motor control; personal computer hardware and software; computer networks; Human Machine Interface (HMI) system.

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years Maintenance mechanic experience.
• Familiarity with other brands of PLC hardware and software- Demonstrate thorough understanding of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's).
• Install, diagnose and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Replace defective components and wiring, and adjust mechanical parts.
• Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure and perform corrective actions.
• Oversee full industrial control system project implementation on both hardware and software problems.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Support internal projects.
• Support plant control system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with Controls Change Management System.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate the following properly and safely: control panels using relay logic; Cam-driven switch boxes; heat and humidity control systems; process control valves.
• Pneumatic control systems; hydraulic control systems; metal detection systems; ink jet coding systems, electronic scaling systems, electronic meters.
• Interface with and troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely: motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives(VFDs); Servo motors and controls.
• Interface with and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and other plant PLC's including connecting to the PLC, reading ladder logic, programming, diagnosing hardware and software problems.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.