Night Shift Controls Technician: PLC & Automation

schwans

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 5,614,000 - 6,165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

PTO up to 2 weeks (first year)

7 holidays + 2 personal days each year

Health, dental, and vision plans

Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4%

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Technician to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation across plant automation. You will support and enhance automation by programming PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) with RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView 32, and by building robust HMIs.

Safety, reliability, and IT/OT integration are driving priorities.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of industrial controls experience.
Proficient in Ethernet networking for industrial systems.
Knowledge of PLC platforms including PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
Able to lift up to 90 lbs., obtain a forklift license, and comply with all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability across measuring, recording, and control systems.
Program, modify, and manage PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support and enhance plant automation.
Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks, including IP mapping, switch configuration, and cable patching to ensure stable IT/OT integration.
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, including ladder logic editing, I/O module replacement, voltage troubleshooting, and frequency drive programming.
Develop and implement HMI applications, integrate new automation processes, upload/download PLC programs, and configure network protocols to optimize equipment performance.