I&C Technician

Job DescriptionJob Title: Instrumentation & Controls TechnicianLocation: Morristown, INPay Range:50-55/hrWork Hours: 1st or 3rd shift availability (7am-3:30pm) (11pm-7:30am)Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Permanent HireBenefits: Competitive Benefits PackageThe Planet Group is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician for a growing company in the food manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have 3+ years of experience as an I&C Technician, Controls Technician, or similar role in manufacturing (food or other regulated industry preferred). Apply now for immediate consideration.Job DescriptionSummary:The I&C Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing instrumentation, controls, and automation systems across a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This role focuses heavily on Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms, ensuring reliable operation of production equipment, utilities, and plant-wide process controls while maintaining compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesInstrumentation & Controls Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, load cells, pH meters, and level switches. Perform loop checks, signal verification, and corrective actions to ensure instrument accuracy within food-industry tolerances. Maintain and update I/O documentation, instrument indexes, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs. Automation & Rockwell Systems Troubleshoot and support Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix platforms. Maintain and troubleshoot FactoryTalk View SE/ME, PanelView HMIs, and related SCADA components. Monitor PLC/HMI performance, implement programming changes, and assist with version control and backups (following MOC procedures). Support VFDs, servo drives, and motor control systems primarily within the Rockwell ecosystem. Production Equipment Support Diagnose equipment downtime involving controls, sensors, and automation systems across processing, batching, packaging, and material handling equipment. Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability. Participate in root-cause analysis and implement long-term controls-based corrective actions. Continuous Improvement Assist in automation upgrades, process optimization projects, and integration of new equipment. Suggest improvements to enhance controls reliability, safety, and data visibility. Requirements 3+ years of experience as an I&C Technician, Controls Technician, or similar role in manufacturing (food or other regulated industry preferred). Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View, PanelView HMIs, and VFDs. Proficiency in instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting. Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and electrical diagrams. Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and safe work practices. The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.EEOC Compliance StatementThe Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderThe staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.