PLC Technician II

Refresco Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

Discount and Total Reward Programs

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking an experienced PLC/automation technician to join our Greer, SC team. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and drives, ensuring safe, efficient production and implementing improvements across the line.

You will read electrical schematics, modify PLC code, and upgrade equipment while collaborating with maintenance and operations teams. A strong background in RSLogix and Panelview is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and drives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with RSLogix family software and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and PPE; follow health and safety policies.
• Lead troubleshooting with the production team to resolve issues.
• Maintain and upgrade production equipment; install new equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PLC/automation issues and calibrate equipment.
• Assist with PLC upgrades and system optimizations for safety and efficiency.
• Modify PLC programs for new requirements and maintain documentation.
• Train team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative/mechanical maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Develop collaborative relations with managers and operators; identify process improvements.

Skills

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5

Electrical schematics

Multimeter / 480VAC

PLC programming concepts

HMI scripting

Panelview RS View Studio

AutoCAD basics

Education

Technical/other training

Tools

Panelbuilder 32

RSView Studio Machine Edition

VFDs: PowerFlex 40/400/525, Yaskawa V1000/P1000

Schematic capture tools

DWG viewing/editing

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.
• 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.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in using RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, and RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting, with the ability to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 systems via Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232, and download PLC programs as needed.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
• Understands symbols on P&ID’s and tag references online layout drawing.
• Able to follow information between controllers and components (MSG, AOP’s…etc.)
• Understands advanced programming concepts such as AOI’s, UDT’s, Arrays…etc.
• Should be able to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
• Knowledgeable of different PLC tag types/tag references on online layout drawing.
• Able to decipher more complex PLC logic (possibly without descriptive tag names, motor speed control/analog value manipulation, indirect addressing).
• Use RSLogix information to help understand/troubleshoot devices connected to the PLC.
• Understands how to setup different PLC tasks and different ways to write PLC code (FB diagram, STL… \etc.
• Understand how an HMI interacts with a controller to update screen information.
• Comfortable uploading and restoring HMI projects from active displays.
• Understand and use of HMI animation tools (visibility, object movement, color change…etc.) and HMI behavior (global variables…etc.)
• Able to create and implement basic HMI programs (project and communication setup).
• Understands object importing, alarm banner setup.
• Comfortable with HMI scripting and indirect addressing.
• Able to open DWG and make simple edits.
• Able to create component blocks with attributes for future use.
• Understand and use different “layers” within an AutoCAD drawing.
• Understanding of other AutoCAD programs (AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Plant 3D…etc)
• Should be able to replace Panelview and download application using Panelbuilder 32.
• Should be able to replace Panelview Plus and download application using RS View Studio Machine Edition.
• Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Technical/other training or better.

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