PLC Automation Technician - Industrial Controls & SCADA

CTI Foods, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI Foods, LLC is seeking an electrical/automation specialist to support factory floor systems, troubleshoot issues, and help design automation projects. You will work with maintenance and engineering to scope control system improvements and ensure safety and quality on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, software upgrades, and collaboration with IT and maintenance teams to keep systems reliable and compliant with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have PLC experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree a plus.
• 5+ years in industrial control system maintenance and support.

Responsibilities

• Assists Maintenance/Engineering in identifying and scoping control systems projects.
• Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software/hardware support to maintenance staff.
• Coordinates and implements control systems software upgrades.
• Maintains knowledge of control system standards and plant documentation.

Skills

PLC experience

Industrial control systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree a plus

Tools

HMI/SCADA software

PLC hardware

Job description

CTI Foods, LLC is seeking an electrical/automation specialist to support factory floor systems, troubleshoot issues, and help design automation projects. You will work with maintenance and engineering to scope control system improvements and ensure safety and quality on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, software upgrades, and collaboration with IT and maintenance teams to keep systems reliable and compliant with food safety standards.