Industrial Controls & Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Controls & Maintenance Technician to support and improve operations at our beef processing facility. This role combines PLC troubleshooting, electrical work, and mechanical support on production and environmental equipment including grinders, vacuum packagers, and complex conveying systems as well as air units, and other plant automated systems.

This is not a desk job - you will be actively working on the plant floor solving real-time issues and improving uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Simatic, others)
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems (motors, sensors, VFDs, HMIs)
• Perform maintenance and repairs on refrigeration and processing and packaging equipment:
• Grinders
• Conveyors
• Packaging machines
• Make up air units and air handlers
• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant harvest processing line and carcass conveying system
• Respond to equipment downtime and emergencies
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installs, and improvements
• Work with production team to improve efficiency and reliability
• Maintain compliance with food safety and plant standards

Required Experience

• 3+ years in industrial maintenance, controls, or automation
• Experience with PLCs (troubleshooting required, programming is a plus)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, motor controls, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing or processing environment

Preferred (Big Plus)

• Experience in food or meat processing plants
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell / Semiens(Simatic) systems
• Experience with VFDs, HMIs, and instrumentation
• Mechanical experience with production equipment (grinders, conveyors, packaging)

What We're Looking For

• Someone who can figure things out and fix problems fast
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment
• Reliable, hands-on, and not afraid to get dirty
• Able to work independently and take ownership of issues

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Benefits:
  • Generous Employer contribution towards Health, Dental, Vision
  • Employer paid Life and Short Term Disability

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day Shift and other project times as required