PLC and Instrumentation Maintenance Technologist
What if this is your next step?
Do you enjoy solving complex electrical problems? Comfortable tracing a fault from a field sensor through a PLC to an HMI? Ready to keep a food-grade, union facility running smoothly in Chicago?
You Will
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical infrastructure, PLCs, control panels, relays, breakers, communication links, and alarm circuits.
- Independently install and commission new electrical and control equipment.
- Diagnose issues, change out failed parts, and execute advanced wiring and terminations.
- Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, 3‑phase motors, and process sensors for temperature, pressure, and level.
- Provide on-the-floor support and knowledge transfer to junior maintenance colleagues.
- Uphold safety and sanitation expectations of a food-grade, unionized operation.
Must-Haves
- High School Diploma or GED, plus formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
- Strong electrical skills with demonstrated PLC troubleshooting.
- Ability to wire/test 3‑phase motors and calibrate industrial instrumentation.
Nice-to-Haves
- PLC programming in Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar.
- Control panel installation and diagnostics.
- Background with sanitary or hazardous process instrumentation in food or consumer goods environments.
Where You Excel
- Building preventive maintenance plans
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Working with 120/208/240/480 V systems
- Electrical installs, troubleshooting, and repairs
- OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Pneumatics troubleshooting
- Performing machine safety inspections
Tech You’ll See
- VFDs
- PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Modicon)
- Conveyor systems (Dematic, Hytrol, Alba, Wulftec)
- Servo motors
Why You’ll Like It Here
Your work keeps production moving and people safe. You’ll collaborate with a capable team, share your expertise, and grow your mastery of controls and instrumentation.
Recommended Jobs
Senior Director, Data Science Product Development - Fraud Solutions
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices What We'll Bring At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are i…
Software Engineer
Sat, 11/15/2025 - 00:45 Job Description Summary The Caption Health SBU focuses on clinical applications that aid in early disease detection, using AI to assist in conducting ultrasound scans. Th…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Asbury Gardens is actively seeking to hire a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant in our Supportive Living Unit Hours: 7am-7pm Salary: $20/hr Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Accident, AD&D, C…
GENERAL MANAGER
Flik Hospitality Group **Salary:** $130000 - $135000 / year **What makes FLIK click** _What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loya…
Department Manager
This incredible job opportunity is with Bear Family McDonald’s Restaurants and could be perfect for YOU! Learn more about us at . Previous leadership experience is preferred, ideally within a res…
Maintenance Technician II
Starting at $22.00 per hour! Property Location: 905 W. Anthony Dr. - Champaign, Illinois 61821 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belon…
Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant Job ID 241638 Posted 19-Nov-2025 Service line Corporate Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Memphi…
Growth Marketing Manager - US
About Us Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools auto…
Senior Software Engineer
Description - External Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve he…
Custom Operator - GRAINCO FS - Mendota, IL
The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies bel…