PLC/Controls Technician

Kraft Heinz•Mason, OH

1d•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

Willingness to contribute improvements suggestions and ideas.
Safety and quality orientation.
Adaptability and willingness to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment.

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.