Night Shift Controls Technician: PLC & Automation Pro

Trilliant-Food-&-Nutritio; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 110,668,000 - 118,657,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilliant Food & Nutrition in Little Chute, WI is seeking a Controls Technician to join the Site Maintenance team. The role focuses on diagnosing faults with PLCs/HMIs, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvements to automation systems.

The position requires an associate degree or technical training in electrical technology or related fields, strong PLC experience, and a commitment to 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.
• Basic computer skills, including entering work orders, updating documentation, and using vendor or maintenance software.
• Good communication skills and the ability to support operators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, and vendors.
• Schedule flexibility is required to support equipment startups, planned shutdowns, preventive maintenance windows, project work, training, and emergency breakdowns.
• Safety-focused approach to all electrical and controls work.
• Strong sense of urgency when responding to downtime events.
• High attention to detail when documenting changes, labeling wiring, and maintaining control‑system drawings.
• Ability to identify recurring issues and recommend long‑term corrective actions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, support plant improvements, and grow toward greater automation ownership over time.

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day production line issues using PLC and HMI to diagnose faults and keep equipment running.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to operators and maintenance personnel to maximize daily output and line efficiency.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and manuals to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Make minor PLC/HMI program adjustments within approved scope; escalate beyond scope as needed.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Install, wire, test, and commission new or modified control systems and equipment upgrades.
• Calibrate and verify sensors, transmitters, and related field instruments.
• Configure and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and motor control components.
• Document work performed and parts used in the maintenance system.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Safety awareness

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Downtime reduction

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

Job description

Trilliant Food & Nutrition in Little Chute, WI is seeking a Controls Technician to join the Site Maintenance team. The role focuses on diagnosing faults with PLCs/HMIs, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvements to automation systems.

The position requires an associate degree or technical training in electrical technology or related fields, strong PLC experience, and a commitment to safety.