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PLC Maintenance Technician (Nights)

11/25/2025

The PLC Technician will assist in managing controls and automation systems, providing project engineering support, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. This role involves developing and modifying PLC and HMI programs to enhance operational excellence.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Hi, we’re Nature’s Bakery. We believe that simple, wholesome snacks are the best fuel for active, joyful lives. From hearty whole grains to real fruit, what we bake in is just as important as what we leave out. Since 2011, we've soft-baked the goodness of real ingredients into snacks that are plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free and Non-GMO Project Verified. Today, our products are sold nationally at 100,000 stores including Target, Walmart, and Costco. Nature’s Bakery is one of the fastest-growing snack brands in the category and is part of the Mars, Inc., to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform and nourish families everywhere.
About the Role
<p><strong>Position: PLC Technician</strong></p> <p>As a PLC Technician, you will help transform our Bakery, one of the fastest growing and most loved brands in our category.&nbsp; The transformation is enabled through significant investments in our existing “classic” production lines, as well as recently installed state-of-the-art production and packaging equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Our staged transition toward a world-class maintenance program to support our operations will provide you with the opportunity to help install and maintain our physical assets, and then adopt and implement reliability programs to sustain their operational excellence.&nbsp; All maintenance roles offer high-visibility and high-impact opportunities.&nbsp; Proven maintenance leaders, experienced outside contractors, and a high-performing, tenured team of technicians will support your success onsite.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The day in the life of a Controls &amp; Automation Technician:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provides input to managing the controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval and training for packaging and processing equipment.</li> <li>Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.</li> <li>Assists with the development and modification of PLC &amp; HMI programs.</li> <li>Provides project engineering support to process areas.</li> <li>Provides controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.</li> <li>Ensures documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.</li> <li>Assists with the development and management of controls related capital projects.</li> <li>Contributes to determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.</li> <li><strong> </strong>You’ll work around moving machines – mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, skills and Education: </strong></p> <p>All candidates, however, should have understanding in automated industrial machinery, which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, etc. and hydraulic and pneumatic systems; packaging, conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes; PLC trouble shooting; electrical and mechanical drawings; installation and troubleshoot basic three phase motor control circuits; and breakdown analysis as well as the following:</p> <ul> <li>Ability and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware</li> <li>Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent.</li> <li>Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks</li> <li>Read electrical schematics, Process &amp; Instrumentation Diagrams (P&amp;ID’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Perform PID Loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.</li> <li>Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.</li> <li>Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLC controls, networking, and HMI systems.</li> <li>Initiate and develop control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>General knowledge of the National Electrical Code</li> <li>Knowledge of Wiring, Hydraulic Systems, and Pneumatic Systems.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reading blueprints and schematics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What it’s like at Nature’s</strong><strong> Bakery</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> Safety is a top priority for us. We provide protective gear and training to ensure a safe work environment. </li> <li> Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking around, or climbing stairs.</li> <li> We are climate controlled. When the weather outside is undesirable, the temperature inside our facility is controlled, so you stay safe and comfortable.</li> <li>Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.</li> <li>Career growth. Most of our current Operations managers, supervisors and leads have risen through the ranks and been promoted from within. </li> </ul> <p>Nature’s Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of its people. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment because of any basis protected by federal, state, local law including race, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Good Stuff – Benefits</strong><br>Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees</li> <li>401(k) plan with a company match&nbsp;</li> <li>Paid Vacation and PTO</li> <li>Holiday pay (11 paid holidays)</li> <li>Wellness Benefits and Discounts</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>This job might of interest if you have worked in:&nbsp;</p> <p>PLC Technician, Automation Technician, Controls Technician, Industrial Automation Technician, PLC Programmer, Electrical Technician, Maintenance Technician - PLC</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>EEO</strong></p> <p>We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong></p> <p>Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility in how we handle the personal data entrusted to us by our customers and consumers. To learn more about our privacy policy please follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mars.com/privacy">this link</a>.</p></div>
Key Skills
PLC ProgrammingTroubleshootingAllen-BradleyHMI SystemsElectrical Control SystemsIndustrial Communication NetworksPID Loop TuningHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsElectrical SchematicsProcess Flow DiagramsData RetrievalQuality ControlProject EngineeringAutomation SystemsMaintenance
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingFood & BeverageTechnologyTrades
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Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanPaid VacationPTOHoliday PayWellness BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program
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