PLC Technician (Industrial Electrician)

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

This position function is responsible for completing repairs/preforming preventative electrical maintenance throughout the facility; troubleshooting; responding to calls; working closely with operations and production supervisors to ensure efficient operations; maintaining records, logs and files required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write and modify extensive PLC’s and HMI’s programs for the following:

Allen Bradley

Modicon

Omron

PLC5

SLC5

Control Logix

Motion Control

Troubleshoot or establish control networks for the following:

EtherNet/ IP

DeviceNet

DH-485

Modbus

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Troubleshoot Process control systems

Perform all duties within GMP standards

Perform additional duties as assigned

Responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSMA guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

Software skills to include

RS Logix 500 and 5000

ProWorks32

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Substantial electrical experience

Must be 18 years old

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and effectively use the Internet, as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred

3-5 years of experience in industrial electronics and instrumentation

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drive, sanitary control principles, operation and troubleshooting

Strong leadership skills

Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out/tag out, confined space)

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Highly motivated, self-directed, worker that is able to work autonomously in a fast paced an often loud food production environment

Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds

Electrical troubleshooting experience in high speed packaging and/or highly automated continuous process environment preferred

Benefits/Compensation

City Brewery provides a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance; Section 125; 401(k) and a paid 30-minute meal period. The Company also contributes monthly towards the employee elected health and dental benefits.

Selected candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of the business.

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Full-time