PLC Technician (Industrial Electrician)

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.