PLC Electrical Technician

Kellanova•Rome, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC Electrical Technician joins the Snacks plant in Rome, Georgia, in an on-site night-shift role. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 10 hours per night from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., four days per week, with flexibility. The pay rate is $45.16 per hour. The technician helps identify and prevent issues in the plant environment, supports employee and product safety, and shares knowledge of safety rules and regulatory compliance. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance on plant and production electrical and electronic equipment, and consults on controls for new and existing equipment.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the principles of electricity and electronics.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship or 8,000 hours of practical experience and training in the area; or a two-year associate degree in electrical/electrical technology; or four years of electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment; or Journeyman status from a recognized state department of labor or U.S. Department of Labor program.
Experience troubleshooting PLC programs and hardware.
Experience with Allen-Bradley RS Logix software and HMI control.
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic/mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs.
Ability to operate and interpret all types of electrical test equipment and troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.
Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Comply with employee safety policies, GMP, OSHA safety and health rules, and food safety policies and procedures.
Install and maintain electrical and electronic plant and production equipment, including motors, controls, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and computerized controls.
Minimize downtime by quickly and accurately troubleshooting PLC programs, electrical and electronic circuits, and equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant and production electrical and electronic equipment.
Serve as an electrical/electronic controls consultant for the installation of new and existing equipment.
Proactively identify and address plant issues or concerns and share safety and regulatory-compliance knowledge with colleagues.