PLC Controls Technician Intern

Location: Birmingham - Corporate Headquarters

Buffalo Rock is an award winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 124 years ago. Our company manages a portfolio of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, including several beloved global and regional brands.

Position Overview

The Control Tech Intern is an entry level member of the Plant Maintenance Team. This role assists in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation. Supports technicians in monitoring system performance, calibrating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The intern gains hands on experience with automation technologies and control software in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

• Learn basic and intermediate control technology using PLCs, network devices, HMI devices, VFDs, and other control peripherals.
• Apply these technologies to the bottling process, troubleshoot issues, improve operations, and assist with installation of new equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of ethical and moral conduct during work hours and off site functions representing the company.
• Continuously improve skills by completing all provided training, including web based and in house courses.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect the company from damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure employee and customer safety, protecting both company and customer property.
• Honor all business commitments and follow company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED; required.
• Enrollment in post secondary education preferred.

Physical Demands

• Standing: frequently.
• Walking: frequently.
• Sitting: constantly.
• Manual handling of lbs. frequently; lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to wear PPE: high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.