PLC Technician Union US

Refresco•San Bernardino, CA

17d•$37 - $40

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the PLC Technician designs, programs, repairs, and maintains programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within Refresco facilities. The role inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance according to manufacturers’ specifications, diagnoses malfunctions, and completes complex repairs or adjustments. The technician may also support repairs and installations involving other advanced production and manufacturing equipment. The PLC Technician maintains, tests, upgrades, installs, and troubleshoots production, food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment. The role collaborates with production teams to investigate and resolve failures, improve reliability and efficiency, and maintain safe, quality-focused operations. The position requires accurate maintenance and programming records, and may include training team members in basic PLC functions and troubleshooting. This role operates in a fast-paced production plant with moving equipment, noise requiring hearing protection, and potentially very hot or cold temperatures. The schedule may include weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts, holidays, and overtime as needed. Travel is anticipated rarely. The position is non-exempt and pays $36.59–$40.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
Ability to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
Ability to connect online to ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, or PLC5 using Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232, and download a PLC program if necessary.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Ability to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480 VAC.
Understanding of symbols on P&IDs and tag references on line-layout drawings.
Ability to replace and configure Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
Ability to replace PanelView and PanelView Plus devices and download applications using PanelBuilder 32 or RSView Studio Machine Edition.
Aptitude for further development of technical skills.
Candidates must take a Maintenance Skills Assessment to be considered.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and sensory demands, including frequent standing or sitting and walking; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting or carrying, and climbing or balancing; vision and focus capabilities; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work under production deadlines, quotas, and accuracy demands.

Nice To Haves

Rockwell Maintainer certificate or equivalent; candidates who do not already hold one must obtain it within the first 24 months of employment.
Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive approach.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Internal customer focus and adaptability to changing business demands.
Ability to work on one’s own initiative, think through problems, and reach solutions.
Ability to work under own supervision.
Ability to influence, persuade, and lead at all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food-quality standards, and Safe Quality Food requirements; wear required personal protective equipment.
Lead and participate in troubleshooting equipment failures with the production team, including investigation, testing, resolution, and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
Maintain, test, upgrade, install, and test production, food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules; troubleshoot electrical and electronic failures and modify machines to improve or update them.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.
Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.
Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.
Modify existing programs to optimize systems, meet new process requirements, or enhance safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.
Train other team members in basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.
Participate in continuous improvement while following safe workplace practices.
Develop positive and respectful working relationships with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and accident insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Legal benefits
401(k) savings plan with company match
11 paid holidays
5 vacation days and paid sick time off days in accordance with applicable law
Well-being benefit
Discount and Total Reward programs