Controls​/PLC Technician

Overview

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Van’s®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

WORKING FOR SARA LEE:

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.

This position is responsible for responding to downtime calls including troubleshooting, repairing, and effectively diagnosing problems across mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems. Responsibilities include: effectively estimating resources and time required to complete tasks; keeping customers informed of estimated repair time; supporting mechanical, process, packaging, refrigeration, electrical, and controls system training; troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining PLC- and HMI-controlled equipment; performing hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, sensors, VFDs, robotics, and automation systems;

and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and process optimization.

The role requires the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PIDs, and control drawings; diagnose and repair control networks and communication faults; and document work completed while assigning time and parts to proper equipment codes so equipment repair costs can be accurately tracked. The incumbent will document modifications, changes, and repairs in the maintenance log and on drawings, review daily downtime reports, and develop plans to reduce downtime on assigned equipment.

Physical requirements: Candidate must be able to individually lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift. Candidate must have the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations in both American and Metric systems. Candidate will be trained on Lock Out/Tag Out responsibilities for safe operation and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid forklift/Powered Industrial Truck license.

Schedule: This position may require working all shifts, variable schedules, weekends, and/or holidays.

Required: One year of experience or more leading workplace teams with the Company or equivalent industrial maintenance/controls experience. Possesses four of the following qualifications:

• Ability to diagnose and repair/install hydraulic components and systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair/install pneumatic components and systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair/install electrical components and systems
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting using ladder logic, function block, and structured text
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, robotics, and industrial automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, PIDs, and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, and Device Net
• Ability to properly use shop tools and produce work within specified tolerances
• Ability to weld, cut, fabricate, and install components and systems as engineered or instructed
• Ability to change and update electrical prints (CAD)

Preferred: Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley certifications (e.g., Control Logix, RSLogix/Studio 5000) and/or Siemens PLC training or certifications.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s ability to provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and successfully pass a urinalysis screening as part of the post-offer health assessment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.