PLC & Controls Technician – Food Processing Plant

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The PLC Controls Technician at Trident Seafoods will install and support automated processing equipment at the Motley Plant. You will troubleshoot performance issues, advise on improvements, and assist with SOPs to ensure staff are trained to standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining the warehouse management system and related software. Requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related automation hardware.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with industrial controls/automation installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (500, 5000, Studio, Factory Talk View HMI, Power Flex).

Responsibilities

• Installs and provides support and troubleshooting for automated processing equipment.

Skills

PLC design

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

1-year maintenance certificate

5 years automation experience

Weighing systems calibration

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

PowerFlex

Job description

The PLC Controls Technician at Trident Seafoods will install and support automated processing equipment at the Motley Plant. You will troubleshoot performance issues, advise on improvements, and assist with SOPs to ensure staff are trained to standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining the warehouse management system and related software. Requires experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related automation hardware.