PLC & Controls Technician

Trident Seafoods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 93,699,000 - 117,081,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Trident Seafoods seeks an experienced PLC Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and support automated processing equipment across our facilities. You’ll evaluate equipment performance, guide improvements, and coordinate with vendors and supervisors to ensure reliable operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, reading schematics, and implementing SOPs. An emphasis on safety and cross-functional collaboration is essential for success in our high‑volume seafood processing

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with industrial controls/automation installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• 1-year certificate in maintenance related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (500, 5000, Studio, Factory Talk View HMIs)
• Experience calibrating weighing systems
• 5+ years experience with industrial automation troubleshooting and repair of food processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and support automated processing equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Inspect equipment and assess performance against standards.
• Advise on equipment performance and process improvements.
• Assist with maintenance and repair and coordinate with vendors.
• Read schematics and programs to troubleshoot controls systems.
• Train location staff on SOPs and standards.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Process control troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reading schematics

Electrical measurement

Education

Maintenance certificate

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View HMIs

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary: The PLC Controls Technician will install and provide support and troubleshooting for Trident's new and existing automated processing equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Inspects existing automated equipment and assesses performance in relation to standards.
• Troubleshoots issues and insufficiencies in performance and guides or performs adjustments.
• Advises management regarding equipment performance, and suggestions for equipment and process improvements.
• Supports maintenance and/or repair of equipment as needed.
• Confers with vendors, supervisor, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance and repair techniques.
• Enters information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Assists with implementation and/or monitoring of SOP's and ensures location staff is trained to standards.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to troubleshoot, maintain and install process controls systems.
• Operates equipment to demonstrate use of equipment and to analyze malfunctions.
• Determines feasibility of using standardized equipment and develops specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Acquires working knowledge of Trident's warehouse management system (EAM) including the requisition and asset management experience
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Qualifications

Travel/On-Call Requirements: Not required for this position.

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with industrial controls/automation installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• One year certificate in maintenance related field from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (500, 5000, Studio, Factory Talk View HMI, Power Flex)
• Experience calibrating weighing systems
• 5 years’ experience with industrial automation troubleshooting, adapting and repair of food processing equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Working knowledge of PLC system design, troubleshooting, programming, logic commands, software and hardware from a variety of PLC manufacturers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate process measurement equipment
• Ability to adapt current PLC systems to changing plant needs
• Basic network troubleshooting skills (Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP IP)
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments

Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job employees will be exposed to warm humid environments as well as short term exposure to freezing temperatures.

Work Ability Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouchThe employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Work Authorizations: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Additional Information

Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted. Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

Pay Range

USD $32.70 - USD $40.86 /Hr.