Night Shift Controls Technician – PLC & Automation

Horseshoe Beverage Co.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Horseshoe Beverage Company in Neenah, WI is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to keep the plant running and maximize daily output on a 2-2-3 shift (5:45pm–6:00am). The role emphasizes diagnosing faults with PLC/HMI, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of control systems.

You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to ensure uptime. Preferred candidates have an associate degree or technical training in electrical technology, PLC editing, and strong safety

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or certification in electrical technology, industrial automation, mechatronics, instrumentation, or a related field required.
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, and make basic edits to PLC code (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix required)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, and safe troubleshooting methods
• Strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills; able to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day production line issues, using PLC and HMI skills to diagnose faults, clear downtime, and keep equipment running throughout the shift
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to operators and maintenance personnel to maximize daily output, throughput, and line efficiency
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor control circuits, sensors, relays, and instrumentation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical manuals to identify faults and complete repairs
• Make minor, pre-approved PLC and HMI program adjustments to correct issues and improve performance; elevate logic changes beyond approved scope to the Controls Engineer
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control panels, electrical devices, safety circuits, and automation equipment to reduce downtime
• Install, wire, test, and commission new or modified control systems, equipment upgrades, and automation projects
• Calibrate and verify sensors, transmitters, encoders, photo eyes, proximity switches, pressure switches, temperature devices, and other field instruments
• Configure and troubleshoot variable frequency drives, servo systems, motor starters, and related motion-control components
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support calls in a timely manner to restore safe, reliable operation
• Document work performed, parts used, system changes, and troubleshooting findings in the maintenance management system
• Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Follow all company safety policies, safe electrical work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, tools, spare parts, drawings, and control-system documentation
• Safety-focused approach to all electrical and controls work

Skills

Electrical/Automation degree

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Safety: lockout/tagout

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix

Industrial control systems

Job description

Horseshoe Beverage Company in Neenah, WI is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to keep the plant running and maximize daily output on a 2-2-3 shift (5:45pm–6:00am). The role emphasizes diagnosing faults with PLC/HMI, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of control systems.

You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to ensure uptime. Preferred candidates have an associate degree or technical training in electrical technology, PLC editing, and strong safety