PLC Controls Technician

Location: On-site near Moore, SC and Duncan, SC areas

Shift: Standard Daytime Shift & Night Shift (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM), with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation: $42 - $50 + OT availability + Night Shift Differential

A leading national food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a skilled PLC Controls Technician to join their growing operations team on the night shift. With an emphasis on continuous improvement, safety, and automation innovation, this role is a key contributor to operational uptime and equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The company's invested big time in tech and automation, making this a sick opportunity for a tech looking to level up and grow with a major CPG player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of PLC-related equipment issues to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
• Utilize software tools including RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5 to troubleshoot and optimize programmable logic controller systems.
• Provide technical support and interface with multiple automation systems, such as Allen Bradley, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLC5, and ControlLogix.
• Handle tasks like calibrating equipment, swapping out VFDs, fixing wiring issues, and inspecting control panels (for voltages up to 480VAC)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and safety teams to investigate recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs with an emphasis on continuous improvement and system reliability.
• Replace and configure various HMI and VFD systems (including PowerFlex and Yaskawa drives), ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Assist with new equipment installations, upgrades, and retrofits of PLC-based systems and automation infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including maintenance logs, PLC program updates, and schematics.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel on basic PLC troubleshooting techniques.
• Stay on top of safety and quality protocols

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally in food or bev production
• Demonstrated expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs and software (ControlLogix, RSLogix, etc.).
• Can jump into PLC systems via Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232 to make changes or updates when needed.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and understanding P&ID symbols and layout drawings.
• Hands-on experience with multimeters and electrical troubleshooting in high-voltage environments (up to 480VAC).
• Experience replacing HMI interfaces and working with PanelBuilder 32 or RSView Studio.
• Familiar with VFDs like PowerFlex 40, 400, 525, and Yaskawa V1000/P1000.
• Handy with machines and ready to support other maintenance tasks in the plant.
• Preferred: Rockwell Maintainer certification. Must obtain certification within 24 months of hire if not already certified.

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