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Manufacturing Technician | Industrial Controls

Anheuser-Busch · Fort Collins, CO

Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Base pay
$100k–$130k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Anheuser-Busch (food & beverage) in Fort Collins, CO. In this role, you’ll support and maintain the automated systems that keep our operations running at peak performance.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Six Sigma, Root cause, PLC, SAP
Base pay
$100k–$130k

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How this role compares

Against 181 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
About 29% above similar roles

Typical $79k–$99k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 57%
  • Automation 55%
  • Robotics 35%
  • Union environment 29%
  • ✓ Root cause 25%
  • Team leadership 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Anheuser-Busch in Fort Collins

3 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and VFD-controlled high-speed production equipment and process systems.
  • ◆Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems up to 480V, 3-phase.
  • ◆Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • ◆Calibrate, install, and maintain process and analytical instrumentation.
  • ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  • ◆Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment using precision measurement tools.
  • ◆Analyze process and equipment data to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend improvement activities.
  • ◆Utilize SAP (CMMS) to document maintenance work, issue and track parts, and enter inspection and measurement points.
  • ◆Partner with production teams to prioritize work and support achievement of plant safety, quality, and operational goals.
  • ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead individual projects tied to plant KPIs.
  • ◆Assist with mechanical tasks as needed (bearing/chain replacement, gearbox repair, valve/pump maintenance, lubrication routes).
  • ◆Adhere to all plant safety and sanitation procedures, including LOTO and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • ◆Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance KPI's.

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Qualifications

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED required.
  • ✓3 years of industrial electrical/controls experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
  • ✓PLC or Ladder Logic preferred ; Multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley PLC5, Control Logix, and Siemens programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
  • ✓Knowledge of variable frequency drives, servo motors, and motor control systems up to 480 volts required.
  • ✓Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
  • ✓Mechanical troubleshooting experience in high-speed or highly automated environments preferred.
  • ✓Strong computer proficiency required (Microsoft Excel; SAP/CMMS preferred).
  • ✓Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes (Six Sigma tools), and implement corrective actions.
  • ✓Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • ✓Knowledge of safety policies and procedures required (LOTO, confined space, etc.).
  • ✓Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs; ability to work in varying temperatures and climates.
  • ✓Must be able to work off-shifts (afternoons/midnights), weekends, and overtime as needed.
  • ✓This role requires successful completion of a Ramsay assessment (electrical/controls or mechanical) during the interview process.

Note: This role requires specialized skills beyond those of a general electrician. We are specifically seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Technician . The ideal candidate will have experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation calibration, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) setup and programming, and computer-based process control systems .

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Salary

Starting rate: $39.38 per hour

Rate after 60 days: $40.08 per hour

  • •2-Year contractual technical assessment allows potential $3.00 / hr increase upon successful testing
  • •Contractual Full Utilization allows Maintenance Technicians to signup, and workavailable weekend overtime (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day).
  • •Saturday overtime: 1.5x = $60.67/hour
  • •Sunday overtime: 2.0x = $80.16/hour
  • •Average annual earnings of up to $100,000-$130,000

SHIFT: Assigned based on seniority and preference

  • •1st: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • •2nd: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • •3rd: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • •Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts
  • •Weekend overtime opportunities available

Company

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role summary

Our Supply team is responsible for brewing, packaging, and shipping our iconic brands at world-class speed and quality. Brewery life moves fast — high-speed lines, tight schedules, and uncompromising safety and quality standards.

In this role, you’ll support and maintain the automated systems that keep our operations running at peak performance. You’ll work hands-on with PLCs, instrumentation, power distribution, and high-speed production equipment in a highly technical environment. If you're driven by problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working in a dynamic brewery setting, this is the place to be.

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Why anheuser-busch

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewe

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