Night-Shift Controls Automation Tech | PLC & Vision Systems

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Controls Automation Technician for a 6PM to 6AM shift (2/2/3) to maintain and improve PLC-based controls on the production floor.

The role involves programming PLCs, troubleshooting Allen Bradley systems, and collaborating with maintenance and production personnel while upholding GMPs and safety standards; a technical degree or equivalent experience is required, with food processing experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a related field, AAM graduation, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience with automation software, controls, and PLCs.
• Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and effective team-building abilities.
• Experience in a food processing plant is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school coursework or degree considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and align with policies, safety standards, GMPs, and Food Safety requirements; identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
• Support, mentor, and lead efforts for control system repairs and validate proper function to ensure production throughput.
• Obtain and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tickets with little or no guidance.
• Assist in maintaining a library for all device backups and updates.
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and process/instrumentation prints).
• Work in conjunction with the Network Administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data with upper management to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance supervisors to provide effective support throughout the shift.
• Ensure equipment in the area is maintained, guarded, and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Cognex/Keyence vision

HMI development

Remote I/O (Ethernet IP/Modbus)

reading diagrams

troubleshooting automation

safety & GMPs

wiring up to 480V

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

AAM graduation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Controls Automation Technician for a 6PM to 6AM shift (2/2/3) to maintain and improve PLC-based controls on the production floor.

The role involves programming PLCs, troubleshooting Allen Bradley systems, and collaborating with maintenance and production personnel while upholding GMPs and safety standards; a technical degree or equivalent experience is required, with food processing experience a plus.