PLC Maintenance Technician

CTI Foods, LLC; Wilder (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CTI Foods, LLC is looking for a qualified technician to support factory automation and process systems. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining control systems, and providing software and hardware support for PLC and HMI/SCADA applications. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and PLC knowledge, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. This position emphasizes safety and quality in a dynamic production environment based in Wilder, Idaho.

Qualifications

• Must have PLC experience.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial control system maintenance and support.
• Experience working with PLC software and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying and scoping control systems projects.
• Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software support.
• Coordinates control systems software upgrades.

Skills

PLC experience

Industrial control systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

HMI systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

This position will provide electrical, technical software and hardware support of the factory floor automation and process system instruments. Will also be responsible for troubleshooting problems, analysis of processes, equipment operation, and development of capital, infrastructure automation designs and assist with electro/mechanical support opportunities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists Maintenance/Engineering in identifying and scoping control systems related projects.
• Supports Production in identifying control system related opportunities at the plant.
• Maintains working knowledge of Control System Standards/Guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation/drawings.
• Coordinates and implements control systems software upgrades.
• Assists in training and development of maintenance technicians for equipment and process controls operation.
• Programs and installs custom control systems application software and assists on plant capital projects as assigned.
• Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to the plant maintenance staff.
• Stays aware of technological trends and procedures, professional contacts, books, seminars, etc.
• Contributes to plant initiatives as assigned.
• Timely communication of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Functions as a resource for difficult electrical, control system-related problems that the maintenance team requires assistance to solve.
• Coordinates work on PC-based control system equipment with IT department.
• Control systems related equipment.
• Maintains software applications skill set and knowledge base as required, per plant requirements.
• Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have PLC experience.
• High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent required, associate’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial control system maintenance and support, experience working with PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and experience with PC-based HMI systems.