PLC/SCADA Systems Technician — Allen‑Bradley Focus

CraftMark Bakery Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

PTO from day one

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) and quarterly attendance bonus

Relocation assistance available

12-hour shifts on 2-2-3 schedule

Job summary

CraftMark Bakery is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our night-shift maintenance team. You will work on PLCs (Allen-Bradley Logix), HMI/SCADA projects, and motion systems in a fast-paced bakery environment.

This role emphasizes PLC programming and automation in daily operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with production to minimize downtime while ensuring GMP and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• 1+ year of industrial controls or maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of processing, packaging, and similar production equipment.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience; HMI/SCADA experience.
• Electrical installation and schematic reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing production and packaging equipment quickly and correctly.
• Planning and performing preventive maintenance; coordinating repair windows and rebuilds.
• Reducing downtime by improving system performance and reliability.
• Assisting with machine scheduling for repairs and major overhauls.
• Documenting work accurately in CMMS and maintenance records.
• Collaborating with maintenance and production partners.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA experience

VFDs

Motion systems

Electrical theory

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent technical training

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix 500/5000

Ignition SCADA

Mitsubishi PLC

Beckhoff PLC/HMI

CMMS

Job description

Are you the tech who sees a fault code and already knows the next three screens?If you thrive on chasing down the root cause in a PLC rung, optimizing HMI workflows, and tuning motion profiles, this role puts you at the center of our bakery’s automation ecosystem.Quick factsTitle: Controls TechnicianReports to: Controls ManagerCompensation: Hourly, $36.00 Hour - $44.00 HourShift: Nights 5pm – 5am (2-2-3 rotation)Training schedule: Mon - Fri 7am – 4pm during the first 2 monthsBonus: $5000 sign on bonusWhy join CraftMark?$5,000 sign-on bonus (limited time)PTO from day oneAffordable medical, dental, and vision401(k) and quarterly attendance bonusRelocation assistance available12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 scheduleWhat will I be doing?Working safely—adhering to all safety, GMP, and 5S requirements and participating in audits.Troubleshooting and repairing production and packaging equipment quickly and correctly.Planning and performing preventive maintenance; coordinating repair windows and rebuilds.Reducing downtime by improving system performance and reliability.Assisting with machine scheduling for repairs and major overhauls.Contributing to automation and process improvement projects.Documenting work accurately in CMMS and on maintenance records.Collaborating closely with maintenance and production partners.What tech will I touch?PLCs: Allen‑Bradley Logix 500 and Logix 5000 programming/troubleshooting; comfortable with PLC hardware, software, and comms. Bonus: Mitsubishi and/or Beckhoff PLC/HMI familiarity.HMI/SCADA: Upload, modify, and download Allen‑Bradley HMI projects; Ignition SCADA is a plus.Motion: Servo systems, motion controllers, VFDs, and feedback devices; preference for Allen‑Bradley motion platforms.Networks: Ethernet and other industrial protocols.Instrumentation: Flow, temperature, and pressure—configure, calibrate, troubleshoot.Electrical: Electrical theory, relay logic, wiring, electrical prints; diagnose both hardware and software issues.Documentation & tools: Read schematics, understand electrical codes, find OEM manuals; proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS.Who should apply?Seasoned controls/automation technicians from food manufacturing or similarly automated industries. You can install conduit, run wire, and mount devices—and you’re confident with PLC/HMI/SCADA, motion/VFDs, networking, instrumentation, and electrical systems. This is a controls-centric role with heavier emphasis on PLC programming and automation than a typical maintenance position.Minimum qualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent technical training plus relevant experience.1+ year of industrial controls or maintenance experience.Strong knowledge of processing, packaging, and similar production equipment.Working knowledge of:Hands-on strengths we look forPLC Troubleshooting Skills; PLC Programming Experience; PLC Wiring ExperienceHMI and SCADA ExperienceElectrical Installation; Electrical Schematic Reading; Electrical SchematicsSingle and Three Phase Power; 120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsIndustrial Robot Programming; Troubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentProduction Optimization; Pneumatics TroubleshootingIndustrial Electrical ExperienceEnvironment & physical demandsPhysical demands: Able to stand 3–5 hours at a time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: Modern bakery setting with a usually moderate noise level.Machines & technologies you’ll useSCADAProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)HMIAllen‑BradleyEqual opportunity & right to workCraftMark Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.• CraftMark Bakery participates in E-Verify