Controls Technician

Starting Pay: $35.00 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st - C Crew (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

West/DC

What We Offer :

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
  • 3 Health Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 2 Vision Plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits including financial planning employee assistance program life insurance virtual physical therapy assistance and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron Tonys and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smiths and Edwards desserts; bibigo and Pagoda Asian-style snacks this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Calibrate maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation ensuring accuracy and reliability across measuring recording and control systems.
• Program modify and manage PLC systems (PLC5 SLC500 CompactLogix ControlLogix) using tools such as RSLogix 500 Studio 5000 FactoryTalk View Studio and PanelView 32 to support and enhance plant automation.
• Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks including IP mapping switch configuration and cable patching to ensure stable integration between IT and OT systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues including ladder logic editing I/O module replacement voltage troubleshooting and frequency drive programming.
• Develop and implement HMI applications integrate new automation processes upload/download PLC programs and configure network protocols to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency.

What You Will Bring:

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5 years of relevant industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking including IP addressing switch wiring and cable patching for industrial systems.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC platforms including PLC5 SLC500 CompactLogix and ControlLogix.
• Skilled in control software and interfaces such as FactoryTalk View Studio RSLogix500 Studio 5000 and PanelView 32.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs. obtain a forklift license and comply with all OSHA state and company safety regulations.

CJ Schwans and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability age race color religion gender veteran status national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwans Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email

Required Experience:

IC