PLC Technician - 1st Shift 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Refresco

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Continental / Block Schedule)

Pay Rate: $36-40/hr. DOE

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems
• Program or perform repairs on PLC systems
• Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Perform electrical wiring and motor controls troubleshooting and repair
• Maintain PLC networks
• Oversee or perform general housekeeping
• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
• Change line for package changeovers
• Understand and complete PLC control updates and revisions to support V curve performance
• Able to troubleshoot and write code in Ladder Logic and or function block
• Able to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on Device Net
• Track all temporary repairs made in logic via CMMS/EXCEL and follow through to bring equipment back to basic conditions
• Able to accomplish tasks with minimal guidance
• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Meticulous Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
• Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).

Proficiency Level:

• Intermediate to Advance

Education and Experience:

• BS in Control Engineering or equivalent demonstrated skill 

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work Environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.