Nature’s Bakery, LLC.
PLC Maintenance Technician (night shift) Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Nature’s Bakery, LLC., Hazelwood, Missouri, United States, 63042
PLC Maintenance Technician (night shift)
As a PLC Technician, you will help transform our Bakery, one of the fastest growing and most loved brands in our category. 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.
Our staged transition toward a world‑class maintenance program will give you the opportunity to help install and maintain our physical assets, and then adopt and implement reliability programs to sustain operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Provide input to manage controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for packaging and processing equipment.
Assist in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
Assist with the development and modification of PLC & HMI programs.
Provide project engineering support to process areas.
Provide controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
Ensure documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.
Assist with the development and management of controls related capital projects.
Contribute to determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.
Work around moving machines – mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Education
Ability and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen‑Bradley MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware.
Perform Allen‑Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent.
Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen‑Bradley Remote I/O, and DeviceNet communication networks.
Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s).
Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.
Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLC controls, networking, and HMI systems.
Initiate and develop control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability.
General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Knowledge of wiring, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
Reading blueprints and schematics.
Work Environment
Safety is a top priority; we provide protective gear and training.
Some activities may require standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking, or climbing stairs.
We are climate‑controlled for comfort.
Dress code: relaxed, with a few safety rules; comfortable, closed‑toe shoes required.
Career growth: many current leaders have risen through the ranks.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
401(k) plan with company match.
Holiday pay (11 paid holidays).
Wellness benefits and discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement 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, or local law, including race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Our staged transition toward a world‑class maintenance program will give you the opportunity to help install and maintain our physical assets, and then adopt and implement reliability programs to sustain operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Provide input to manage controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for packaging and processing equipment.
Assist in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
Assist with the development and modification of PLC & HMI programs.
Provide project engineering support to process areas.
Provide controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
Ensure documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.
Assist with the development and management of controls related capital projects.
Contribute to determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.
Work around moving machines – mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Education
Ability and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen‑Bradley MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware.
Perform Allen‑Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent.
Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen‑Bradley Remote I/O, and DeviceNet communication networks.
Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s).
Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.
Knowledge of programming languages relevant to PLCs.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, including PLC controls, networking, and HMI systems.
Initiate and develop control system modifications and new projects to improve plant performance and reliability.
General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Knowledge of wiring, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
Reading blueprints and schematics.
Work Environment
Safety is a top priority; we provide protective gear and training.
Some activities may require standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking, or climbing stairs.
We are climate‑controlled for comfort.
Dress code: relaxed, with a few safety rules; comfortable, closed‑toe shoes required.
Career growth: many current leaders have risen through the ranks.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
401(k) plan with company match.
Holiday pay (11 paid holidays).
Wellness benefits and discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement 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, or local law, including race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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