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Ventura Foods
Sr PLC Technician
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A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician works with programmable logic control systems found typically in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
$72,820 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $40k - $75k Per Year Sr PLC Technician
Ventura Foods
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64504Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day ShiftPosted:
05/11/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Ventura Foods, LLCWeb Site:
www.venturafoods.com Job #: 1388430500 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Installs and writes programmable logic contoller based systems, maintains electronic and instrument based components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, ladder logic, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications. Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems.Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Programs, troubleshoots, and maintains PLC's with a lap top computer using platform systems by vendors such as Allen Bradley, Semiens, Rexroth, etc.
- Assists in project management and implementation of new control systems, control system upgrades, equipment, and equipment upgrades
- Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
- Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the Plant.
- Maintains Plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in electronic or electrical technology or equivalent experience.
- 5 years progressively responsible journey level experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery to including PLC based systems, servo motors, and drives.
- Project management experience.
- AutoCad experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic.
- Ability to write ladder logic.
- Ability to program controls.
- Ability to use AutoCad
- Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
- Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers.
- Knowledge of current national electrical code.
- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.
Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours. Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:?- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees?
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)?
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays?
- Employee Appreciation Events?
Employee Assistance Programs Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:- Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
- Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
- Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.