Manufacturing Technician - Industrial Controls

Anheuser-Busch • Fort Collins, CO

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Supply team is responsible for brewing, packaging, and shipping our iconic brands at world-class speed and quality. Brewery life moves fast — high-speed lines, tight schedules, and uncompromising safety and quality standards. In this role, you’ll support and maintain the automated systems that keep our operations running at peak performance. You’ll work hands-on with PLCs, instrumentation, power distribution, and high-speed production equipment in a highly technical environment. If you're driven by problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working in a dynamic brewery setting, this is the place to be.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of industrial electrical/controls experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• PLC or Ladder Logic preferred ; Multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley PLC5, Control Logix, and Siemens programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives, servo motors, and motor control systems up to 480 volts required.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience in high-speed or highly automated environments preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency required (Microsoft Excel; SAP/CMMS preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes (Six Sigma tools), and implement corrective actions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures required (LOTO, confined space, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs; ability to work in varying temperatures and climates.
• Must be able to work off-shifts (afternoons/midnights), weekends, and overtime as needed.
• This role requires successful completion of a Ramsay assessment (electrical/controls or mechanical) during the interview process.
• Note: This role requires specialized skills beyond those of a general electrician. We are specifically seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Technician. The ideal candidate will have experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation calibration, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) setup and programming, and computer-based process control systems.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of industrial electrical/controls experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• PLC or Ladder Logic preferred ; Multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley PLC5, Control Logix, and Siemens programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience in high-speed or highly automated environments preferred.
• SAP/CMMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and VFD-controlled high-speed production equipment and process systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems up to 480V, 3-phase.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Calibrate, install, and maintain process and analytical instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment using precision measurement tools.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend improvement activities.
• Utilize SAP (CMMS) to document maintenance work, issue and track parts, and enter inspection and measurement points.
• Partner with production teams to prioritize work and support achievement of plant safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead individual projects tied to plant KPIs.
• Assist with mechanical tasks as needed (bearing/chain replacement, gearbox repair, valve/pump maintenance, lubrication routes).
• Adhere to all plant safety and sanitation procedures, including LOTO and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance KPI's.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance as part of the total compensation package
• Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings & Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Pension plan contributions, for up to 40 hours per week
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED