PLC Engineer

Mission Foods

Plainview, TX

Pay: $25-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored immigration support.**

The PLC Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automated equipment, and associated electrical and mechanical systems. This role supports production uptime by diagnosing control system failures, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting with continuous improvement and automation initiatives. Ensures support of departmental safety goals, environmental ISO-14000, corporate mandate and other assignments as required.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Plan, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC‑controlled equipment (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Omron).
• Read and interpret PLC logic, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs as required.
• Install, program, modify, and test PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control panels.
• Respond to production downtime events and provide timely root cause analysis.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated systems.
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Assist with system upgrades, retrofits, and automation projects.
• Document repairs, changes to logic, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers to improve reliability and efficiency.

**-**Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

**-**Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.

**-**Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.

**-**Pull wiring through conduit.

**-**Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.

**-**Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.

**-**Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.

**-**Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads.

**-**Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.

**-**Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

**-**Repair faulty equipment or systems.

**-**Cut and weld steel structural members.

• **-**Responsible to understand his/her role in the Food Safety Management System by being aware of the importance and relevancy of his/her activities and to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

• High school diploma or GED required and one year certificate from accredited college or technical school in electrical related study three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–5 years of industrial maintenance experience with PLC systems.

**Technical Skills**

• Strong knowledge of PLC hardware and software.
• Experience with ladder logic, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical controls and automated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Familiarity with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Profibus preferred).

**Soft Skills**

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits.

**Physical Requirements**

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around moving machinery.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on‑call as needed.

**Work Environment**

• Manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, and electrical hazards.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

**Preferred Certifications (Not Required)**

• Industrial Electrician License
• PLC Programming Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NCCER Industrial Maintenance credentials

**Qualifications and Education Requirements:**

One year certificate from college or