Controls Technician- Nights

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose :

The Controls Technician supports plant operations by maintaining and troubleshooting automated control systems, including panel wiring, sensors, instrumentation, servo and vision systems, and motor / valve controls. This role involves diagnosing equipment issues using PLC logic and software tools, performing calibrations, assisting maintenance mechanics, and training others in the operation of equipment and control systems.

responsibilities :

• Troubleshoot and repair control system reliability issues (e.g., control panels / wiring, sensors, instrumentation, vision systems, vfds).
• Diagnosing equipment issues utilizing PLC logic and software tools (e.g., Studio 5000, Connected Components).
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Ethernet / IP, Modbus, I / O Link, AS-i).
• Execute preventive maintenance and calibrations associated with controls systems and instrumentation
• Make modifications and updates to ladder logic to resolve issues.
• Install and configure new I / O modules and VFDs.
• Utilize CMMS system to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, program changes, and system configurations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes (e.g., NFPA 70E).
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to support production goals.
• Train operators and junior technicians on basic troubleshooting and safe operation of control systems.
• Support maintenance mechanics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

skills / qualifications required :

working conditions and physical requirements :

food safety requirements :

position location : Coopersville, Mi

reports to : Maintenance Manager / Supervisor

travel requirements : 0-10%

exempt / nonexempt : non-exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email .

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.