PLC Technician

Make a Difference in YOUR Career

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

The PLC Tech is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within Refresco facilities. The PLC Tech inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturing equipment. The PLC Tech diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed.

Essential Functions:

Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems

Program or perform repairs on PLC systems

Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed

Perform breakdown analysis

Oversee or perform general housekeeping

Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology

Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line

Change line for package changeovers

Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards

Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)

Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Required Skills and Competencies:

Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas

Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).

Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)

Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).

Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).

Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).

Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).

Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).

Education and Experience:

 High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions:

Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.

 Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.

 Work Environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.

  Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance 
• Life insurance 

• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

• Associates or better
• High School or better