PLC Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Auburndale, FL

4d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a PLC Maintenance Technician on 1st Shift (7:00am – 4:00 am/pm, Monday-Friday with weekends per business need), where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. We are looking for an experienced and motivated PLC Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related equipment used in automated production environments. This position has a base hourly rate of $33.00–$36.00.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two or more years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000), Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or similar systems
Hands-on experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motion controls, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment
Knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, or Profinet
Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution, control panels, instrumentation, and safety circuits
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety standards
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, or respond to emergency equipment issues as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electronics preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial automation and electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, motor controls, and associated equipment
Program, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI applications (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron) to improve equipment performance, reliability, and production efficiency
Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and emergency troubleshooting on automated manufacturing equipment and process control systems
Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore production quickly and safely
Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control drawings, and technical documentation
Support automation, capital improvement, and equipment upgrade projects, including controls design, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability
Maintain and back up PLC programs, HMI applications, electrical drawings, and control system documentation to ensure configuration control
Ensure control systems comply with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes and regulations
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems
Train maintenance technicians and production personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best practices for automated systems
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase equipment uptime, quality, safety, and operational efficiency