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Nestlé Purina
Controls Technical Specialist I
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What they do
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician works with programmable logic control systems found typically in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
$73,087 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary One of our newest factories, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners' trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community. As a Controls Technical Specialist I, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and system control's data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications. Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects Implement control systems software upgrade Provides instrumentation, PLC and