
PLC Electrical Technician
Kellanova · Rome, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Kellanova (food & beverage) in Rome, GA. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and preventing issues in the plant environment.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 292 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$97k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 62%
- ✓ PLC 60%
- Robotics 31%
- Team leadership 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Kellanova in Rome
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
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Who are we?
Kellanova is now part of Mars Snacking, and this role exists within the “Accelerator” division of Mars Snacking. Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND ® , RXBAR ® , Nutri-Grain ® , Special K Bars ® , and Pure Organic ® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you ’ re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you ’ ve found the right place.
What you ’ ll do
Join our Snacks plant in Rome, GA as a PLC Electrical Technician. This is an on-site position, working night shift Sunday - Wednesday 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 $45.16 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
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 KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email
USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
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.
