PLC & Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Winland Foods, Inc.; North East Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

STD/LTD/AD&D/Life

HSA

FSA

EAP

Hospital indemnity

Identity and Fraud Protection Plan

Legal

Critical Illness

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. seeks a PLC Technician to join its production team on the third shift (10pm–6:30am) at the North East, PA facility. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls while following NEC, OSHA, and GMP standards.

The role requires industrial electrical experience, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits and a focus on safety and continuous improvement are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of combined technical college and/or industrial electrical experience.
• Associate degree in Electronics or Electromechanical Technologies preferred.
• Rockwell Automation training/certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and perform diagnostic tests.
• Support automation systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety protocols incl. LOTO, arc flash, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain electrical documentation including single-line diagrams and calibration procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs

Education

Technical college coursework in electronics/electromechanical technologies

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Winland Foods, Inc. seeks a PLC Technician to join its production team on the third shift (10pm–6:30am) at the North East, PA facility. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls while following NEC, OSHA, and GMP standards.

The role requires industrial electrical experience, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits and a focus on safety and continuous improvement are offered.