PLC & Automation Maintenance Technician

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for the Salem, VA plant. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems to ensure peak production performance.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, with experience in Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a differential, with a Monday-Thursday schedule and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certificate in Electrical/Automation.
• Experience with HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, automation, and control systems in production lines.
• Read schematics, drawings, and PLC ladder logic to diagnose faults.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on automated equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC controls

HMIs

SCADA

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical cert (Electrical/Automation)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

HMI/SCADA interfaces

Job description

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for the Salem, VA plant. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems to ensure peak production performance.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, with experience in Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a differential, with a Monday-Thursday schedule and on-site work.