Day Shift PLC Technician

About the role

The PLC technician ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance, and repair of machines and equipment in production, including electrical repairs and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Update HMIs and computer systems as equipment and production needs dictate.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisor and outside contractors to attain necessary resources.
• Work with plant personnel to drive root cause and failure analysis to avoid future failures.
• Maintain PLCs and troubleshoot using electrical diagrams, ladder logic code, and laptop PC.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet networks using cable testers and command line troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell automation HMIs: PanelView and PanelView Plus.
• Adhere to stated safety policies and procedures.
• Produce products in a manner that exceeds quality and value expectations by following Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies, and Procedures outlined in the Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 year of PLC experience and/or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
• Electrical knowledge/training.
• Read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to maintain PLC controls, electrical/electronic systems, and general production line equipment.
• Knowledge of RSLogix 5500 and 5000.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with left/right hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.