Plant Controls Technician

Join the team at Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company! Job Summary The Plant Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation and control systems used in manufacturing and production environments. This role focuses on hands‑on technical execution, responding to equipment issues, performing routine controls maintenance, and supporting system reliability. The position works under established standards, procedures, and engineering direction to support uptime, training, upgrades, commissioning, and efficiency initiatives. Job Responsibilities Controls & Automation Support Troubleshoot and support day‑to‑day operation of automated production systems, responding to equipment downtime and alarms. Perform basic PLC diagnostics, I/O checks, and parameter adjustments under established procedures. Assist with startup, shutdown, and recovery of automated control systems following maintenance or outages. Escalate complex controls issues to Engineering or external vendors as appropriate. Maintenance & Reliability Partner with Maintenance to identify failing components and recommend repairs or replacements. Support installation and wiring of field devices under direction. Perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and to eliminate recurring system failures. Documentation & Compliance Follow established safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety standards. Update basic documentation such as wiring changes, I/O lists, and maintenance logs as required. Adhere to company standards, GMPs, and operational procedures applicable to the facility. Collaboration & Production Support Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to minimize downtime. Provide technical support during production runs and changeovers. Participate in shift handoffs and communicate equipment status effectively. Job Requirements High School diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years of work experience required. Hands‑on experience preferred supporting electro‑mechanical or automation systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience in food & beverage or GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments preferred. Previous experience with Human Machine Interfaces and working knowledge of CILs, Rapid Changeovers and Equipment Centerlines. Basic knowledge of PLC‑controlled equipment, handshake signals, safety interlocks, and industrial control components. Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics and drawings. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to follow established procedures. Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights or weekends, as needed to support operations. Ability to assist Operations in approaches to Problem‑Solving, Root‑Cause‑Analysis, and Corrective Actions. Demonstrate a strong willingness to grow and continuously learn, through ongoing training and hands‑on experience particularly in automation and controls. Physical Requirements Speaking: Often (investigates, coordinates, recommends, reports) Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents) Mobility: Frequent travel throughout facility and equipment Bending/Squatting: Frequent bending and squatting to complete maintenance/installation tasks. Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to preform maintenance/repair tasks. Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs. Climbing: Occasional use of ladders or stairs. Standing: Frequently (standing on feet for extended periods of time), up to 12 hours. Climate: Frequent work in a non‑climate‑controlled environment (cold, hot) Pay $30.00 - 33.20 an hour About Heartland Coca‑Cola Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca‑Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non‑alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team. Benefits And Other Information We offer a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Part‑time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Pre‑employment background check is required. Heartland Coca‑Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly. Requisition ID: 259657 Company: Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company, LLC #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Coca-Cola