PLC Tech - 2nd Shift

FPL FOOD, LLC•Augusta, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting industrial automation and control systems in a high-speed beef slaughter and processing facility. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring safe and reliable operation of production equipment, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a washdown and food-safe environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a PLC Technician, Controls Technician, or Automation Maintenance Technician.
Experience working with 24V/110V/240V/480V Single phase and 3-Phase electrical systems
Must know how to use a multimeter to read voltage, current, and resistance
Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix preferred)
Strong electrical controls troubleshooting skills in live production environments.
Experience with VFDs, motor starters, relays, and industrial control components.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as needed.
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, and high-pressure washdown environments.
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and perform physical maintenance tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in beef, pork, poultry, or food processing facilities
HMI experience (FactoryTalk View / PanelView)
Experience using Rockwell Automation Studio 500 is a plus
Basic Ethernet/IP or industrial networking troubleshooting
Familiarity with NEMA 4X enclosures and sanitary design
Electrical license or technical certification (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled production equipment to minimize downtime during live production.
Diagnose and repair issues related to: PLCs and I/O Modules Sensors, Actuators (photo-eyes, proximities, encoders) HMIs VFDs and other Motor Controls Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Support installation, wiring, and commissioning of PLC hardware, control panels, sensors, actuators and other associated devices
Perform minor PLC logic modifications, parameter changes, and fault recovery (no system design required).
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings to quickly diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software faults on demand
Support production line startups, changeovers, and emergency calls
Assist with troubleshooting safety circuits, interlocks, and other electrical problems Work closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and sanitation teams to keep equipment operating safe and efficiently to satisfy Food Safety Program requirements
Document PLC changes, backups, and repairs according to plant standards.
Follow all USDA, GMP, food safety, and plant safety requirements.
Participate in preventative maintenance activities related to controls systems.
Maintain cleanliness and integrity of control panels and enclosures in washdown areas.