Salary: $30 - 46 per hour
Reference: S_179448
The PLC AND SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN plays a vital role in keeping production running smoothly by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the plant?s electrical and automated control systems. Operating primarily on the third shift, this individual supports daily manufacturing operations, fixes software and hardware issues, and collaborates closely with facility mechanics and engineering teams to implement system upgrades.
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Direct Hire
Shift Schedule: M-F | Day Shift
Wage: $30.00 - $45.00/HR
Type: Direct-Hire/ Permanent position!
Perks:
Benefit options available!
PTO accrual
Holiday pay
401K
Flexible spending account
Steel toed footwear reimbursement
Responsibilities:
System Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Automation & Control Systems: Troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize analog/digital electronic controls, PLC programming, HMI systems, and network communications.
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Instrument Calibration & Repair: Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic process control instruments (pressure switches, flow tubes, gauges) to prevent downtime.
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Architecture Compliance: Enforce corporate standards and compatibility for all new software and electrical components.
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Asset & License Management: Track software versions, maintain licenses, spec contracts, order equipment, and secure service agreements.
Operational Leadership & Safety
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Technical Guidance: Direct and assist plant mechanics to ensure efficient machinery repairs.
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Food Safety & Quality (SQF): Partner with QA to execute food safety programs and comply with SQF standards.
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Safety & Facility Protection: Enforce site safety precautions, ensure PPE usage, and maintain/protect physical assets, tools, and materials.
Documentation & Process Improvement
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Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures: Develop work order procedures for new equipment/technology and document all system modifications.
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Skills Development & Support: Participate in technical training and complete operational tasks as assigned.
Skills:
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PLC and system knowledge
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HMI system knowledge
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Analog and digital control systems
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Basic computer literacy
Education:
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High School or Equivalent
Experience:
Qualifications:
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Minimum Education: High school diploma, GED, or higher is required. College-level coursework in electronics or industrial controls is highly preferred.
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Professional Experience: 1 to 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
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Core Technical Requirement: Previous hands-on experience working directly with PLC controls and logic circuits is required.
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Pre-Employment Screening: Must be willing to submit for a pre-employment drug screen and employment verification
Interested? Apply now!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
