PLC Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company
United States, Arkansas, Arkadelphia
Jun 11, 2025
Your Opportunity as PLC Technician Location: Arkadelphia, AR Work Arrangements: Monday - Friday, 3 pm to 11 pm In this role you will: Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex automated machinery Utilize PC with automation software for backups, program updates and troubleshooting Become engaged and motivated member of small technical team that is critical to bakery operations Perform preventative maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment Improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Understand and support company safety policies while performing work related activities in a safe manner Recognize unsafe working conditions, coach peers, and suggest new safety standards as appropriate Understand, follow, and improve various documented standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment Coach other team members on core electrical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repair Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment maintenance tasks Safe working practices including LOTO, proper PPE usage, and procedure development The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds Other duties as assigned The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma 3 years of manufacturing, commercial, or industrial experience 3 years of experience including electrical diagnostics utilizing multimeters, electrical schematics and application of theory 1 year of experience relating to computer programming, software development, or Industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions 1 year of experience relating to mechanical devices and systems Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Associate's degree in electrical engineering, controls, or related field Experience in Rockwell Automation Software platforms including Studio 5000, FTView Studio ME, FTLinx, and related Experience with Allen-Bradley VFDs, Kinetix servos, Stratix network switches, and PanelView HMIs TCP/IP v4 networking and troubleshooting Specialized relevant training, coursework, or work experience Familiarity with robotics and vision systems Working knowledge of industrial printers (Videojet) 480VAC power distribution to 24VDC control voltage Safety Relays, IO, and interlocks Weight controllers and load cells Strong electrical troubleshooting skills utilizing multimeters, megohmmeters, and electrical theory Understanding of mechanical devices and concepts Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Follow us on LinkedIn