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Title: Automation / PLC Technician

Location: Brazil, IN
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Automation / PLC Technician to support automation, instrumentation, and electrical control systems within our chemical manufacturing facility in Brazil, Indiana. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, programming, and improving industrial automation systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.

The Automation / PLC Technician will collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, production, safety, and external vendors to ensure automation systems operate efficiently while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & PLC Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and electrical controls

• Diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and control system failures using:

  • Multimeters

  • Testing equipment

  • Software diagnostics

  • Control system interfaces

• Respond quickly to equipment failures and production interruptions to minimize downtime

• Identify root causes of recurring automation and control system issues

PLC Programming & System Maintenance

• Program, modify, and maintain PLC logic for industrial automation systems

• Configure and maintain:

  • HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces)

  • VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

  • Industrial communication systems

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on:

  • PLCs

  • Drives

  • Electrical systems

  • Instrumentation

  • Control panels

• Maintain program backups and system documentation

Instrumentation & Electrical Systems

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation devices including:

  • Pressure transmitters

  • Temperature sensors

  • Level instruments

  • Flow devices

• Support industrial electrical systems including:

  • Motors

  • Starters

  • Relays

  • Sensors

  • Control circuits

• Read and interpret:

  • Electrical schematics

  • P&IDs

  • Loop drawings

  • Control diagrams

Equipment Installation & Project Support

• Assist with installation and commissioning of:

  • Automation equipment

  • Motors

  • Drives

  • Sensors

  • Control panels

• Support plant automation upgrades and system improvement projects

• Work with contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams on system modifications and new installations

• Assist with process optimization and automation improvements to enhance:

  • Safety

  • Productivity

  • Quality

  • Reliability

Safety & Compliance

• Perform all work in compliance with:

  • Plant safety policies

  • LOTO procedures

  • Electrical safety standards

  • Environmental requirements

• Maintain a strong safety-focused mindset in all maintenance and troubleshooting activities

• Support safe operation of equipment and process systems throughout the facility

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and repair documentation

• Document troubleshooting activities, equipment changes, and calibration records

• Support continuous improvement through accurate reporting and analysis of recurring issues

Required Qualifications

Education & Technical Training

• Technical certification or Associate degree in:

  • Automation Technology

  • Electrical Technology

  • Mechatronics

  • Industrial Maintenance

  • Related technical field

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in:

  • Industrial automation

  • PLC maintenance

  • Electrical controls

  • Manufacturing maintenance environments

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC systems such as:

  • Allen-Bradley

  • Siemens

  • Similar industrial platforms

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

  • PLC systems

  • HMIs

  • VFDs

  • Industrial instrumentation

  • Electrical controls

• Ability to read and interpret:

  • Electrical schematics

  • Technical drawings

  • Control diagrams

• Familiarity with industrial communication networks and protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within:

  • Chemical manufacturing

  • Process manufacturing

  • Industrial process facilities

• Knowledge of:

  • SCADA systems

  • Process instrumentation

  • Ethernet/IP

  • Modbus

  • Industrial communication protocols

• Understanding of:

  • NEC

  • NFPA 70E

  • Industrial electrical safety standards

• Experience supporting automation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Competencies

• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Safety-focused mindset

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced industrial environment

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to:

  • Stand and walk for extended periods

  • Climb ladders and work in industrial environments

  • Lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in:

  • Hot

  • Cold

  • Dusty

  • Noisy manufacturing conditions

• Must be able to wear required PPE including:

  • Half-face respirator

  • Safety glasses

  • Hearing protection

Work Environment

• Chemical manufacturing facility environment

• Exposure to:

  • Moving mechanical equipment

  • Electrical systems

  • Chemicals

  • Industrial processes

• May require:

  • Overtime

  • Weekend work

  • On-call or emergency maintenance support

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

• Opportunity to work in a growing industrial manufacturing environment

• Exposure to advanced automation technologies and process systems

• Opportunity for professional development and technical growth

Why Join Us?

• Work in a technically advanced manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to contribute to automation modernization and process improvements

• Collaborative culture with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams

• Stable full-time position with opportunities for growth and advancement

• Hands-on role with meaningful impact on plant reliability and performance

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on automation technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex industrial systems and improving manufacturing operations. You are highly safety-conscious, technically skilled, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment while supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Automation / PLC Technician with a passion for industrial automation, troubleshooting, and process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Brazil, Indiana.