PLC Electrical Technician

Loyalty Rules; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative snacks powerhouse as a PLC Electrical Technician in Rome, GA. This exciting night shift role focuses on ensuring safety compliance and maintaining electrical systems in a dynamic plant environment. You'll leverage your expertise in troubleshooting PLC programs and electrical circuits to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a vital role in supporting the operations of a globally recognized brand. If you're passionate about electrical technology and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical principles and troubleshooting PLC programs.
• Completion of relevant apprenticeship or degree in electrical technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and maintain electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC programs

Electrical principles

Reading electrical schematics

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

4-year apprenticeship

2-year Associate Degree in electrical technology

Journeyman status

Tools

Allen-Bradley RS Logix software

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Join our Snacks plant in Rome, GA as a PLC Electrical Technician. This is an on-site night shift position, working night shift Monday–Friday. You’ll be part of a rich heritage of innovation and progress, within a global organization inspired by millions of families around the world who have enjoyed our products for over a century. The pay for this position is $40.97 per hour.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and preventing issues in the plant environment. The safety of our employees and products is paramount, and as a PLC Electrical Technician, you’ll help us achieve our safety goals by proactively addressing issues or concerns. You’ll also share your knowledge of safety rules and regulatory compliance with your colleagues, making the workplace safer and more productive.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring Safety Compliance – Comply with employee safety policies, GMP, OSHA Safety and Health rules, and food safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining Equipment – Install and maintain all electrical and electronic plant and production equipment, including motors, controls, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and computerized controls.
• Troubleshooting – Minimize downtime by fast and accurate troubleshooting of PLC programs and electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance – Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on plant and production electrical and electronic equipment.
• Consulting on Controls – Serve as an electrical/electronic controls consultant with the installation of new equipment and existing equipment.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the principles of electricity and electronics.
• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship or 8000 hours of practical experience and training in this area, or a 2-year Associate Degree in electrical/electrical technology, or 4 years electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment, or Journeyman status from a recognized state department of labor or US Department of Labor program.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC programs and hardware.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RS Logix software and HMI control.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic/mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs.
• Ability to operate and interpret all types of electrical test equipment and troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 4th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.