Kraft Heinz · 8 hours ago
Gr7 PLC Engineer FTMY
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40.81/hr - $40.81/hr
5+ years expThe Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a Maintenance Controls/PLC Tech to work at their processing facility in Fort Myers, FL. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment to ensure continuous operations while supporting plant controls and automation needs.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Has advanced knowledge, troubleshooting skills and repair techniques of electrical controls, circuits, and systems
Has advanced knowledge, troubleshooting skills and repair techniques of mechanical and pneumatic components and systems
Has advanced knowledge and understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI, VFDs and other automated controls
Understands ladder logic and can perform some PLC programming functions and troubleshooting
Experience and knowledge of robotics, robotic control and integration preferred
Performs advanced level maintenance activities on production, processing and plant equipment and systems
Knowledge and ordering of parts as necessary
Able to follow directions and work unsupervised at times
Experience with forklift, boom lift and scissor lift operation
Follows all GMP’s and safety guidelines
Familiar with Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Accurately fills out all required paperwork
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and shift flexibility
Operates equipment and works safely, follows all GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean
Participates in meetings
Can operate simple shop eliminates (i.e., drills, saws, grinders, and sanders)
Fills in for other positions as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities of this position include assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor. Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position
Qualification
Required
PLC Extensive experience with PLC programming. Capable of supporting large, complicated, proprietary PLC programs
HMI Must have an understanding of the functionality and operation of the individual software packages including computer network communicating systems
Motion Control Must have a detailed understanding of the functionality of the individual hardware components of a typical servo motor-based motion control system including motion controllers, servo motor amplifiers, servo motors and feedback devices (Incremental and absolute encoders, and resolvers)
Device Networks Must be able to troubleshoot device networks implemented with DH+, Remote 1/0, Ethernet, and other technologies
Instrumentation Maintain skills needed to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot both simple and complex devices to include but not limited to flow transmitters, temperature transmitters and pressure transducers
Electrical Must have strong electrical skills
PC Skills Must have strong PC skills with familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMMS programs
5 years' experience in a manufacturing / production environment
High School or GED required
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must have own hand tools to perform all job duties
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of robotics, robotic control and integration preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Additional perks Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability (HRA) Health Reimbursement Account or (HSA) Health Savings Account.
$1.00 shift differential for those who working on second or third shift.
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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