PLC/Electrician- 1st Shift

Ferrero; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a PLC Electrician to provide electrical and automation support across manufacturing, packaging and stores. You will program PLC/HMI, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support maintenance with parts procurement and documentation.

Ideal candidates bring experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, robotics and automated equipment, servo axis controls, motor controls, and vision systems, and can execute preventive maintenance effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with robotics and automated equipment.
• Experience with servo axis controls and motor controls including VFDs.
• Familiarity with X-ray, metal detection, and vision inspection systems.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation and sensors.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and machine guarding systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigation of manufacturing equipment deviations and anomalies related to electrical and automation and software.
• Implement software changes and upgrades to improve equipment accuracy and runtime.
• Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
• Assist in electrical documentation of changes and upgrades.
• Provide technical support to maintenance staff.
• Program PLC and HMI applications for integration and troubleshooting of automated process equipment.
• Electrical maintenance duties as required.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Electrical & automation troubleshoot

System commissioning

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Robotics and automated equipment

Servo axis controls

Motor controls and VFDs

X-ray, metal detection, and vision inspection systems

Field instrumentation and sensors

Diagnostic tools and machine guarding systems

Job description

About the Role

We have a current opening for a PLC Electrician and are actively reviewing applications.

The PLC/Electrician will provide electrical and automation support to manufacturing, packaging and stores.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform investigation of manufacturing equipment deviations and anomalies related to electrical and automation and software.
• Implement software changes and upgrades to improve equipment accuracy and runtime.
• Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
• Assist in electrical documentation of changes and upgrades.
• Provide technical support to maintenance staff.
• Program PLC and HMI applications for integration and troubleshooting of automated process equipment.
• Electrical maintenance duties as required.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

About You

Education or Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Robotics and automated equipment.
• Servo axis controls.
• Motor controls and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• X-ray, metal detection, and vision inspection systems.
• Field instrumentation and sensors.
• Diagnostic tools and machine guarding systems.

Specific Knowledge

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems.
• PLC, HMI, RTU and MTU programming.
• System commissioning and hardware management.
• Advanced electrcial and automation troubleshooting.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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