PLC Electrical Technician

PLC Electrical Technician – Food Manufacturing Facility (Design, troubleshoot, and maintain automation systems including PLCs, robotics, and electrical infrastructure.) Location: Bolingbrook, IL Shift: 1st Shift Pay: $35+/hr DOE

Role Summary: Randstad USA is seeking an experienced PLC Electrical Technician for a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This role focuses on the design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems, automation controls, and robotics in a food production environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in a PLC/Electrical Technician role within a production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience preferred.
• strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, control panels, and automated systems.
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, with understanding of relay logic and safety systems.
• Familiarity with Fanuc robots, HMI interfaces, and industrial networking.
• Proficient in Google Suite and maintenance platforms (L2L or similar).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work from aerial lifts as needed.
• Food manufacturing background is a plus.
• Must provide your own hand tools and pass pre-employment screenings.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $38+/hr DOE
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Direct Hire Opportunity with Growth Potential

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salary: $58,000 - $77,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, program, and upgrade PLC-based control systems, including Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servos.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems (single and 3-phase up to 480V), motor controls, and automation equipment.
• Work with robotic systems (e.g., Fanuc) and contribute to programming and process optimization.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance, installations, and upgrades on production equipment.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to meet machine uptime and product quality standards.
• Interpret and apply NEC, OSHA, USDA, FDA, and GMP standards to all electrical systems and automation work.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fault codes and system alarms using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and system enhancements.
• Use tools such as voltmeters, continuity testers, conduit benders, and pipe threading equipment.
• Maintain backups of automation files and software; update programming as needed.

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

wearing steel toe shoes

manual lifting up to 30lbs

standing for 8 hours at one time

working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

working weekends

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Operations

Electronic Maintenance

Documentation of Operations

PLC

Ladder Logic

Sensors

HMI

GMP

PPE

Cold environment

480v

electrical diagrams

schematics

textor

weber

multivac

Mechanical Maintenance

Allen Bradley PLC

automation equipment

NEC

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.