Automation Technician / PLC (Grave Shift)

Location: Logan, UT Pay: $33.35--$47.44/hour DOE + $1.44/hour Grave Shift Differential after training Schedule: Monday--Friday | Grave Shift

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled Automation Technician / PLC Technician to support, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install automated systems within a manufacturing facility. This position combines hands-on industrial maintenance with PLC troubleshooting and programming to keep production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Schedule & Pay

• Grave Shift: 11:00 PM--7:00 AM, Monday--Friday
• Training: Day shift, 7:00 AM--3:30 PM, for at least the first 3 months
• Starting Wage: $33.35--$47.44/hour based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Grave Differential: Additional $1.44/hour after training

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install automation and packaging systems throughout the plant
• Diagnose PLC, controls, and automation issues
• Troubleshoot and work with Allen-Bradley software and controls
• Perform preventive maintenance, assembly, disassembly, and repairs on production, print, and packaging equipment
• Respond quickly to equipment failures to minimize production downtime
• Verify product quality standards, including weights, coding, and packaging accuracy
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and equipment records
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety requirements
• Work closely with maintenance, production, and management teams to improve plant efficiency
• Learn and operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and automation systems
• Participate in ongoing training for new equipment and automation projects
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of PLC operation, programming, and troubleshooting
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley software
• Strong mechanical and industrial equipment troubleshooting abilities
• Working knowledge of automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and determine appropriate repairs
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and company guidelines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs and respond effectively to downtime situations
• Understanding of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ year of PLC operation, programming, or troubleshooting experience required
• 3 years of food manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
• Allen-Bradley software experience required
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to provide 3 professional references
• Must be able to pass a physical and hearing test
• Must be able to pass a written aptitude test

Why Join Us?

• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Great health and dental insurance after 600 hours
• 401(k) with 5% match
• 5 days of vacation pay after 90 days
• 10 days of vacation pay after 1 year
• 15 days of vacation pay after 5 years
• Doub le-time pay on Sundays starting Day 1
• Opportunities for raises beginning as early as 90 days
• Year-round job security
• Overtime opportunities available
• Opportunity to develop advanced automation and PLC skills

Apply Today!

If you have industrial maintenance experience and strong PLC troubleshooting skills, we want to hear from you.

Apply at www.ExpressPros.com/LoganUT

For immediate consideration, contact Express Employment Professionals -- Logan at 435-213 9595.