PLC / Controls Technician

Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems equipment, including 480V electrical power distribution, instrumentation, motor controls, VFD’s, Servo’s, I/O devices/modules, PLC’s, HMI’s, and control networks. Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge of control system programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMI’s, and VFD/servo systems including electrical schematics, programming software, meters, and other electrical test equipment. Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and calibrate all electrical sensing devices and instrumentation including: photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, pressure, temperature, weight, position sensors, flow, and analytical instruments. Train and support non-technical users on the use of plant floor automation systems.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a PLC / Controls Technician in 1315 N Chouteau Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64120, USA is $34,000 - $60,000 per year. This range can vary depending on experience, location, and other factors.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.