PLC Electrical Technician - Lindale - Kellanova

Description

Join our Snacks plant in Rome, GA as a PLC Electrical Technician. This is an on-site position, working night shift Wednesday – Saturday working 10 hours a night (5:00 pm – 3:00 am), four days a week with flexibility. You'll be part of a rich heritage of innovation and progress, within a global organization inspired by millions of families around the world who have enjoyed our products for over a century. The pay for this position is $43.01 per hour.  

In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and preventing issues in the plant environment. The safety of our employees and products is paramount, and as a PLC Electrical Technician, you'll help us achieve our safety goals by proactively addressing issues or concerns. You'll also share your knowledge of safety rules and regulatory compliance with your colleagues, making the workplace safer and more productive.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Ensuring Safety Compliance – Comply with employee safety policies, GMP, OSHA Safety and Health rules, and food safety policies and procedures.
  
• Maintaining Equipment – Install and maintain all electrical and electronic plant and production equipment, including motors, controls, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and computerized controls.
  
• Troubleshooting – Minimize downtime by fast and accurate troubleshooting of PLC programs and electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.
  
• Preventive Maintenance – Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on plant and production electrical and electronic equipment.
  
• Consulting on Controls – Serve as an electrical/electronic controls consultant with the installation of new equipment and existing equipment.
  

We're Looking for Someone With

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the principles of electricity and electronics.
• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship or 8000 hours of practical experience and training in this area, or a 2-year Associate Degree in electrical/electrical technology, or 4 years electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment, or Journeyman status from a recognized state department of labor or US Department of Labor program.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC programs and hardware.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RS Logix software and HMI control.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic/mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs.
• Ability to operate and interpret all types of electrical test equipment and troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical/electronic circuits and equipment.

What's Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through February 20th, 2026. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See for more information.

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Get to Know Us

We've always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.