MFG MAINTENANCE PLC TECH

Kroger Co.; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking an Industrial Control Systems technician to support programming, troubleshooting, calibration, and project implementation across automated plant systems.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, reliability, and customer-first practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/HMI programming, repairing electrical components, and overseeing system upgrades while complying with change control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with full Industrial Control System project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose and repair electrical systems of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Replace defective components and wiring, and adjust mechanical parts.
• Maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot and perform corrective actions.
• Oversee full industrial control system project implementation on hardware and software.
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs and plant control system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with the Controls Change Management System.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate control panels, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Interface with motor control equipment (VFDs, servo motors) and PLCs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial control systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PLC programming software

Variable Frequency Drives

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. RESPONSIBILITIES - 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

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience

Must be at least 18 years of age

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

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

2+ years Maintenance mechanic experience

Familiarity with other brands of PLC hardware and software

$30.70 - $45.70 per hour