PLC System Technician M4

Lactalis USA; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a PLC Maintenance (Systems Technician) in Tulare, CA. You will design, modify, program, test, install and support control systems for ongoing information operations in the factory.

Role requires knowledge of PLCs (AB), HMI, and automation with strong teamwork and communication skills; shift work may be required, with potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in a PLC Systems Technician or similar role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of automation and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, program, test, install and support control systems.
• Provide technical support at plant floor level for Maintenance Technicians and Process Operators.
• Modify PLC logic and HMI screens; update electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Interface with management at all levels and communicate effectively.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AB PLC programming

Factory Talk View SE

SAP PM & MM

AutoCAD

Thin Manager

Virtual Servers

Job description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values‑Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a PLC Systems Tech based in Tulare, CA.

As a PLC Maintenance (Systems Technician), you will be responsible for designing, modifying, programing, testing, installing and supporting control systems that provide ongoing information operations for the Factory.

Hours/Shift: 3rd Shift - 10:00PM - 06:30AM (Sunday-Thursday) *Additionally Some weekend coverage required

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Effective job performance requires initiative to establish priorities and a high degree of interaction with all Technicians.
• Have knowledge of Team Environment and ability to apply team concepts with all Technicians and Management staff.
• Technician will acquire new skills by conventional training along with hands on experience.
• The ability to communicate well, organize time and work and to interface well with all levels of management.
• Ability to effectively handle and manage the solving of process control and information system related problems. Including PLC5/XXE, SLC 500, Control Logix, RSLinx, Asset Centre, Historian, Factory Talk View SE, Thin Manager, Thin Clients, support and maintain plant virtual servers.
• Provide close technical support at plant floor level for Maintenance Technicians and Process Operators troubleshooting PLC and other plant control systems.
• Modifies PLC logic, HMI screens, instrumentation/controls and electrical drawings modification/updates using ACAD.
• Understanding of Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP LAN's and WAN's, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Windows Environments.

NOTE: The description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Work CONDITIONS:

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• May be required to cover other shifts due to absentee and PTO.
• May involve shift work depending on the plant's production schedule and or equipment availability. Ability to work overtime and be willing to work weekends if needed.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a hands‑on environment.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50lbs)
• The ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in engineering

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a PLC Systems Technician or similar role within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Certifications and specific knowledge
• Strong understanding of automation and preventative maintenance
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Very Strong SAP PM & MM (Power User)

Demonstrates technical proficiency in the following:

• Network / Computer Hardware
• Computer Operation Systems
• Allen Bradley PLC Programming & Troubleshooting
• Factory Talk View SE Programming & Troubleshooting
• ControlNet / Ethernet/IP Programming & Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical / Instrumentation Troubleshooting
• Analog Control Signals
• Industrial Pressure, Flow & Temperature
• AB Powerflex Variable frequency drives
• AB Servo Systems
• Office Systems
• Thin Manager and Thin Clients
• Database / Historian Management
• Virtual Servers

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affluent Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.