Industrial Controls & Maintenance Technician (PLC / Electrical)

Fort McCoy Meat LLC•Fort McCoy, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Controls & Maintenance Technician to support and improve operations at our beef processing facility. This role combines PLC troubleshooting, electrical work, and mechanical support on production and environmental equipment including grinders, vacuum packagers, and complex conveying systems as well as air units, and other plant automated systems. This is not a desk job - you will be actively working on the plant floor solving real-time issues and improving uptime.

Requirements

3+ years in industrial maintenance, controls, or automation
Experience with PLCs (troubleshooting required, programming is a plus)
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, motor controls, etc.)
Experience in manufacturing or processing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in food or meat processing plants
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell / Semiens(Simatic) systems
Experience with VFDs, HMIs, and instrumentation
Mechanical experience with production equipment (grinders, conveyors, packaging)
Someone who can figure things out and fix problems fast
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment
Reliable, hands-on, and not afraid to get dirty
Able to work independently and take ownership of issues

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Simatic, others)
Diagnose and repair electrical systems (motors, sensors, VFDs, HMIs)
Perform maintenance and repairs on refrigeration and processing and packaging equipment: Grinders Conveyors Packaging machines Make up air units and air handlers
Perform maintenance and repairs on plant harvest processing line and carcass conveying system
Respond to equipment downtime and emergencies
Assist with equipment upgrades, installs, and improvements
Work with production team to improve efficiency and reliability
Maintain compliance with food safety and plant standards