PLC Systems Technician – 3rd Shift, Growth Benefits

Lactalis American Group; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Paid time off from day one

Benefits package

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Tulare, CA is seeking a PLC Maintenance (Systems Technician) to design, modify, program, test, install and support plant control systems. The role includes shift work: 3rd shift 10:00 PM–6:30 AM (Sunday–Thursday) with occasional weekend coverage.

You will partner with Maintenance Technicians and Operators to troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, modify logic and drawings, and ensure reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years PLC systems experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong automation and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP PM/MM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, program, test and support PLC control systems for the plant.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC5/XXE, SLC 500, ControlLogix, and related software.
• Provide close technical support to Maintenance Technicians and Operators.
• Modify PLC logic, HMI screens, and electrical drawings in ACAD.
• Understand Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and Windows environments.

Skills

Automation understanding

Preventive maintenance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

MS Office suite

SAP PM/MM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Factory Talk View SE

ControlNet / EtherNet/IP

Thin Manager / Thin Clients

AB Powerflex drives

AB Servo systems

Historian / Database management

Virtual servers

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Tulare, CA is seeking a PLC Maintenance (Systems Technician) to design, modify, program, test, install and support plant control systems. The role includes shift work: 3rd shift 10:00 PM–6:30 AM (Sunday–Thursday) with occasional weekend coverage.

You will partner with Maintenance Technicians and Operators to troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems, modify logic and drawings, and ensure reliable plant operations.