PLC Controls Technician

Rich Products Corporation; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a PLC Controls Technician to maintain equipment and implement control systems across production lines. The role covers upgrading PLCs, wiring modifications, and hardware/software testing for PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and servo systems.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with formal trade education, 8 years in a related mechanical field (food, chemical, or pharma), and ASEP certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with formal technical trade education.
• Eight years of experience in a mechanical setting related to food processing, chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Aseptic certification required.
• Must pass a basic skills/test.
• Solid knowledge of schematics, PLCs, process & instrumentation drawings.
• Strong hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid power knowledge.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must pass a basic computer skills test.
• Must pass equipment manufacturer aptitude review.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment.
• Design, implement and test control system software and hardware for PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and servo systems.
• Ensure operator, maintenance and support safety during implementation or modification.
• Organize software/hardware changes to minimize production impact.
• Support Engineering/Maintenance with line modification projects.
• Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.
• Install conduit, pull wires and terminate.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Process drawings

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Team environment

Computer skills

Basic tests

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Tools

PLC

HMI

Servo systems

Process instrumentation

Job description

Location: New Britain, CT, US, 6053

Purpose Statement

The PLC Controls Technician maintains equipment to all specifications relating to electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and troubleshooting in a team operation.

• Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modification on production equipment.
• Designs, implements and tests for proper operation the control system software and hardware for a wide variety of PLC (programmable logic controllers), HMI (human machine interfaces), Process Instrumentation and Servo Systems.
• Throughout control system software/hardware implementation or modification, ensure the safety of operators, maintenance and support personnel working in proximity to automated equipment.
• Organize control system software/hardware implementation or modifications to minimize the impact on production.
• Provide the Engineering or Maintenance Team with support in the implementation of production line modifications.
• Provide the Maintenance Team with support in the troubleshooting and repair of equipment or instrumentation operating under the control of an automated system.
• Installation of conduit, pull wire and terminate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent coupled with formal technical education in a trade school setting.
• Eight years of experience is required in a mechanical setting relating to the food processing, chemical or the pharmaceutical industry
• Must pass aseptic certification course.
• Must be able to pass a position specific “basic” skills test.
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of schematics, PLC’s, process & instrumentation drawings.
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid power systems.Must be able to function in a team environment.
• Must pass a basic computer skills test
• Must pass equipment manufacturer review of demonstrated aptitude

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!