Controls Technician with PLC programming

***** Controls Technician with PLC programming***** Topeka, Kansas Employment ***** Full-Time Salary ***** $60,000 - $75,000 (Based on experience)What We OfferAnnual Merit Increases based on performanceOpportunities for Advancement8-Hour Shift Schedules, with OT availableOutstanding Work Culture in a climate-controlled facilityMedical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting Day 1Company-Paid Life Insurance for employee & dependents15 Days Paid Vacation + Holidays + Sick LeavePaid Parental Leave401(k) with Company MatchTuition ***** Up to $10,000 per yearDiscounted Company ProductsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Job SummaryThis role ensures smooth production operations by troubleshooting and improving control systems and electrical components.Key ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and maintain PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix & GuardLogix), HMIs (Wonderware, PanelView)Work with plant floor electrical, control, and pneumatic systems *****Vision systems, robots, valves, motors, loop controllers, solenoidsFlex IO/Point IO, instrumentation (flow meters, sensors, detectors)Act as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teamsTrain personnel on electrical and controls systemsDocument hardware/software changes, backup control systemsEnsure compliance with Hill's Safety Policy and NEC standardsRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED5+ years of plant technical experience, or 3+ years with a 2-year technical degreeStrong skills in ladder logic programming (including AOI blocks and sequencer logic)Proficient in reading electrical schematicsKnowledge of 3-phase 480V, 120V, and 24V AC/DC control circuitsWillingness to work different shifts and weekends as requiredPreferred QualificationsWonderware/AVEVA System Platform experienceFamiliarity with Microsoft SQL databasesCisco network architecture (LAN) basicsAbility to create or modify CAD drawingsIdeal CandidateExperienced in electrical troubleshooting and PLC programmingWilling to work 2nd shift and overtime as neededLocal to Kansas or open to relocatingTeam player with a passion for maintenance and automation

Created: 2025-04-19