It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The PLC Technician is responsible for supporting the reliability, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of production equipment and control systems. This role provides electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation support for manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for PLC-controlled equipment and related control systems. The PLC Technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. Duties/

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled equipment, electrical systems, and production machinery. Program, modify, and maintain PLC software, including ladder logic, structured text, and other control system programming languages as required. Install, configure, and support PLC hardware, drives, sensors, communication networks, and related control system components. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Validate control system performance through testing, commissioning, and startup activities. Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues affecting production equipment. Provide emergency and unscheduled repair support to minimize operational disruptions. Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams on equipment upgrades, automation projects, and process improvements. Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and work order information within the CMMS system. Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, safety procedures, GMPs, and company policies. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

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Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment or equivalent military experience. Maintenance certifications, licenses, or technical training preferred.

Experience

with PLC programming, industrial automation, and manufacturing control systems.

Experience

with CMMS systems preferred. Preferred

Experience

Experience

with multi-layer extrusion equipment, particularly Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) systems.

Experience

with flexographic printing presses, particularly W&H equipment.

Experience

with slitting equipment, including Kampf and Deacro systems.

Experience

with LEMO wicketing equipment.

Experience

with Totani pouch-making equipment. Required Skills/Abilities Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, circuits, controls, and safety practices. Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and hardware support. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Ability to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Familiarity with PLC software, industrial automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and related technologies preferred. Forklift operating ability or willingness to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday. Ability to lift, push, or move up to 100 pounds. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Ability to work overtime and weekends as required. Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating boom lifts. To select a language to apply, please go to the top right of the page and click on the blue globe for a drop-down list. Para seleccionar un idioma para aplicar, vaya a la parte superior derecha de la página y haga clic en el globo azul para ver una lista desplegable. Để chọn ngôn ngữ để áp dụng, vui lòng đi tới phía trên bên phải của trang và nhấp vào quả cầu màu xanh để xem danh sách thả xuống. Thank you for your interest in a career with Accredo Packaging! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Our continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones that suit you the best. Remember to check back as we are always posting new opportunities that might interest you! Thanks for you interest in working with our team! Accredo Packaging, Inc. located in Sugar Land, Tx manufactures and supplies sustainable high value added, flexible packaging, predominantly for the pre-packaged foods and consumer products markets in North America. We are committed to recycling, water and energy conservation, and many sustainable initiatives throughout our manufacturing process. We achieve state of the art, environmentally responsible, flexible packaging conversions by combining the best people in the industry with the latest available technologies.