PLC Controls Technician – Automation & Process Systems

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

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.