PLC Controls Technician - Onsite Automation Specialist

Ventura Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Employee Appreciation Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to install and repair electrical systems in a manufacturing setting, following codes, schematics, and safety policies. The role emphasizes PLC troubleshooting, testing, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

The position requires an Associate Degree in electronics or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience and a strong knowledge of ladder logic and electrical safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Replaces faulty switches and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLCs.
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, circuits; diagnoses malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Electrical concepts

Test equipment use

Electrical code knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

Digital/Analog meters

Oscilloscopes

Data analyzers

Circuit testers

Job description

Ventura Foods is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to install and repair electrical systems in a manufacturing setting, following codes, schematics, and safety policies. The role emphasizes PLC troubleshooting, testing, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

The position requires an Associate Degree in electronics or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience and a strong knowledge of ladder logic and electrical safety.