PLC Technician

Ventura foods; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401k) and matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Alaska is seeking an Industrial Electrician/Maintenance Technician to install and repair electrical systems in a manufacturing setting, following codes and schematics.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, test equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on plant power distribution, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

The role requires an Associate degree in Electronics and 3–5 years of experience; onsite nights shift; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, PLC focus.

Responsibilities

• Replaces faulty electrical and mechanical components and performs repairs.
• Troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLCs.
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment and power circuits using test instruments.
• Maintains power distribution, performs preventive maintenance, and updates equipment programs.
• Assists with plant modifications and coordination with contractors.
• Complies with SQF, GMP, and FSMA policies.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Electrical theory

Electrical test equipment

National Electrical Code

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

PLCs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Nights – 12 hours shifts
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary

Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment. Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the successful execution of position responsibilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures
• Troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLCs
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the plant
• Maintains plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus
• Performs routine preventative maintenance activities on electrical panels and maintains a copy of all equipment programs as backups
• Assists in the preparation of various building components and systems for trades units and/or contractors, disassembles and installs equipment and fixtures
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned; travel may be required

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Electronics, Electronic Technology or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery to include PLC

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers
• Knowledge of current national electrical code

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours