PLC Automation Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Benefits provided

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Greenville, KY is seeking an experienced PLC Automation Technician for a direct hire, full-time role in food and beverage production. You will work with maintenance, operations, and production teams to keep equipment running and reliability high.

The role focuses on PLC, electrical, electronic, and automation skills in a fast-paced plant. Join a collaborative team with strong leadership and a commitment to safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in maintenance, automation, PLC/electrical/electronics in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming capability.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and industrial troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose issues quickly and perform effective repairs in production.
• Experience documenting maintenance activity.
• Safety-focused, reliable, and production-oriented.
• Good communication with maintenance, operations, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Perform daily maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical, electronic, and automation systems throughout production areas.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production operations.
• Develop, maintain, and organize electrical schematics, electronic prints, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Execute preventative maintenance work orders accurately and on schedule to improve equipment reliability.
• Support preoperational testing, equipment inspections, and start‑up readiness before production begins.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Automation support

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

A manufacturing operation in Greenville, KY is seeking an experienced PLC Automation Technician for a direct hire, full-time opportunity in food and beverage production. This role is ideal for a hands‑on maintenance and automation professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, supporting production uptime, and improving plant reliability.

The PLC Automation Technician will work closely with maintenance, operations, and production teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and equipment performance are top priorities. This is a strong opportunity for a technician who wants stability, a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and the chance to apply PLC, electrical, electronic, and automation skills in a critical plant support role.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Perform daily maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical, electronic, and automation systems throughout production areas.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production operations.
• Develop, maintain, and organize electrical schematics, electronic prints, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Execute preventative maintenance work orders accurately and on schedule to improve equipment reliability.
• Support preoperational testing, equipment inspections, and start‑up readiness before production begins.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $28 to $32 per hour.
• Employment type: Direct hire, full‑time.
• Benefits: Provided.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform PLC programming, troubleshooting, and automation support for production equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, and automated systems.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and support equipment inspections.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, and production teams to improve uptime and plant performance.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant maintenance, automation, PLC, electrical, or electronics experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming capability.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, electronic controls, schematics, prints, and industrial troubleshooting practices.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues quickly and complete effective repairs in a production setting.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance work orders and documenting maintenance activity.
• Strong attention to safety, reliability, accuracy, and production support.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with maintenance, operations, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage production or a similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated packaging, processing, conveying, or production equipment.
• Ability to create or update troubleshooting guides, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude in addition to electrical and automation skills.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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