PLC Maintenance Technician – Food Processing Plant

Westover Dairy; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Kroger in Lynchburg, VA seeks a maintenance mechanic to support installing, maintaining, and repairing facility machinery and control systems. You will troubleshoot production equipment, read blueprints and electrical diagrams, and ensure safety and reliability across plant operations.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC and HMI experience, 2+ years maintenance experience, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years PLC and HMI programming experience.
• 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and electrical systems in the facility.
• Troubleshoot production and facility equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Apply Electrical Safe Work Practices; read electrical prints/control schematics.

Skills

PLC and HMI programming

Maintenance mechanic

Electrical schematics

Industrial control systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware

HMI software

Electrical prints

Job description

Kroger in Lynchburg, VA seeks a maintenance mechanic to support installing, maintaining, and repairing facility machinery and control systems. You will troubleshoot production equipment, read blueprints and electrical diagrams, and ensure safety and reliability across plant operations.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC and HMI experience, 2+ years maintenance experience, and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.