Controls Technician - PLC Programmer

Title: Controls Technician 3
Location: Chicago Heights, IL
Hire Type: Direct hire, Onsite
Shift: First shift (6:00am - 2:30pm)
Compensation: $36.00 - $42.00/hour
Benefits: PTO, Paid holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision
Must-Have Skill Set:  Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controllers

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair food processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system repairs.
• Install and maintain automated equipment, PLCs, servo drives, robots, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance; monitor equipment condition and performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and control systems, hardware, and software.
• Support production by performing maintenance while equipment is running.
• Coordinate and train Maintenance Technicians across all shifts.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair during equipment breakdowns.
• Install, modify, and maintain pipe systems, valves, regulators, and related components.
• Maintain facility structures and secondary systems (steam, water, air, refrigeration, HVAC).
• Follow GMP, safety, food defense, allergen control, and HACCP requirements.
• Use PPE, report safety issues, and ensure safe work practices.
• Maintain clean work areas and report contamination or suspicious activity immediately.
• Complete all tasks in alignment with codes, regulations, and company procedures.
• May travel for parts, training, or assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Formal training in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
• Skilled troubleshooting of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs using laptop-based tools.
• Must understandAllen-Bradley CompactLogix controllers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control-system documentation (P&IDs, single-line diagrams, loop drawings, etc.).
• Electrical skills for 120V–480V.
• CMMS proficiency (creating notifications, updating work orders, documenting feedback).
• Mechanical and plumbing repair skills.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and use all safety devices.
• Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.