PLC Technician: Food Plant Automation & Troubleshooting

Refresco

Greer (SC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Refresco is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our fast-paced manufacturing plant in Greer, SC. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade production equipment and support PLC automation with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems.

Responsibilities include calibration, safety compliance, keeping precise records, and training teammates on PLC basics. Candidates should have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, familiarity with VFDs, electrical schematics, and AB PLCs; a Rockwell

Qualifications

Three (3) plus years’ experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance required.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs required.
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
Candidates will be required to take a Maintenance Skills Assessment in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs and wear PPE.
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities during equipment failures, collaborating with the production team to analyze, resolve, and prevent issues through investigation, testing, and follow-up.
Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment. Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules, troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
Modify existing programs for system optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.