PLC/Controls Technician

The Kraft Heinz Company•Mason, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a PLC/Controls Technician to work in our Maintenance area in Mason, OH. This is an expert-level role responsible for leading automation projects, advanced PLC programming, and integrating cutting-edge technologies into plant operations. This position ensures the highest level of automation reliability, compliance with network and cybersecurity requirements, and continuous improvement in food manufacturing. Successful candidates must be willing to contribute improvement suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality-oriented, along with demonstrating adaptability and willingness to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform specialized production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of pneumatic systems and automated control applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and reporting.
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and shift flexibility as needed.

Nice To Haves

Expert level role responsible for leading automation projects, advanced PLC programming, and integrating cutting edge technologies into plant operations.
Ensures the highest level of automation reliability, compliance with network and cybersecurity requirements and continuous improvement in food manufacturing.
Willingness to contribute improvements suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility.
Safety and quality orientation.
Adaptability and willingness to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment.
Perform specialized production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize PLC programs from scratch to enhance plant efficiency.
Lead HMI and SCADA development, integrating new automation solutions.
Assist in setting up VM’s on housed servers to allow additional optimization of plant equipment.
Monitor and maintain Asset Centre to optimize the recording and housing of PLC programs and documentation for secure access and traceability of changes.
Maintain RDWEB to optimize use by both in-house teams and contractors for system across and troubleshooting.
Work with Fanuc Robots to make minor programming changes and support process improvements.
Collaborate with Corporate OT Engineering to stay up to date with network requirements and industry best practices.
Work with Rockwell Call Center to assist in upgrades and optimization of the OT Network.
Identify opportunities for AI and machine learning-driven automation improvements.
Implement Industrial IoT (IIoT) and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance plant performance.
Lead large-scale automation projects, including vendor coordination and system upgrades.
Ensure all electrical, automation, and network systems meet OSHA, NEC, FDA, and GMP regulations.
Document all system modifications and troubleshooting efforts in SAP.
Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely.
Trains others.
Fills in for other positions, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
Holidays- 10 Company Paid Holidays/year
Vacation- available after successful completion of 90 days of employment
Dental- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
Vision- Marketplace with multiple providers and tiers to choose from
401k with company matching
Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Pet Insurance
(EAP) Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Protection
(HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability