PLC Controls Technician - Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Overview
You own electrical, automation, and controls systems across a high-speed food and beverage plant in West Sacramento. You troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, VFDs, and industrial instrumentation to cut downtime and keep production moving. You work with a team of engineers and maintenance pros to improve reliability and safety. This role demands rapid response and deep hands-on expertise. You get to shape equipment uptime in a critical manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do8
- 1Install, inspect, and repair industrial electrical and controls equipment, including PLC I/O, HMIs, and sensors.
- 2Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, AS-i networks, DeviceNet, and automation components to fix issues fast.
- 3Diagnose electrical and controls failures to minimize production downtime and document every repair.
- 4Configure and troubleshoot VFDs for motors and pumps, ensuring precise speed and torque control.
- 5Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to guide repairs and improvements.
- 6Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical gear, following LOTO and NFPA 70E safety.
- 7Support reliability initiatives with engineering, testing new sensors and controls to boost line efficiency.
- 8Log all maintenance activity, repairs, and shift handoffs in detailed records.
Requirements9
- 13+ years as an industrial electrician, controls technician, or in industrial maintenance.
- 2Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming in a manufacturing setting.
- 3Strong VFD installation, programming, and troubleshooting skills.
- 4Solid understanding of three-phase electrical systems and motor diagnostics.
- 5Ability to read schematics and electrical blueprints.
- 6Experience with AS-i networks, DeviceNet, and HMIs.
- 7Familiarity with LOTO, OSHA, and NFPA 70E safety standards.
- 8High-speed manufacturing experience preferred.
- 9Physical capability to lift 50 pounds and work in a noisy plant environment.
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$83 - $104k per year
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