MAINTENANCE/PLC TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

As Maintenance and PLC Technician, you will be responsible for daily preventative maintenance on the manufacturing equipment including robotics, PLC’s, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics, as well as support facility maintenance. Responsibilities include responding to, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment breakdowns to reduce equipment downtime. You will also support facility maintenance and expansion project needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is a primary focus and reduce risks through regular safety reviews and updates based on suggestions, near misses, incidents, and new developments.
• Strive to continuously improve production processes through predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential problems and proactively address them to prevent equipment failure.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components, such as motors, switches, sensors, and PLC inverters.
• Install, calibrate, and program PLC inverters to optimize machine performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement machine upgrades and modifications.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including parts replacements and repairs.
• Support and address facility maintenance and expansion project needs.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Foster people development through mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.
• Identify major cost drivers within the machine maintenance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing.
• Confirm compliance with required certifications or reporting.
• Follow company rules and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that safety is a primary focus, and that all potential risks are reduced to as low as reasonably achievable through regular review and update of safety procedures based on suggestions, near misses, incidents and new developments.
• Strive to continuously improve production processes through predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential problems and proactively address them to prevent equipment failure.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components, such as motors, switches, sensors, and PLC inverters.
• Install, calibrate, and program PLC inverters to optimize machine performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement machine upgrades and modifications.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including parts replacements and repairs.
• Support and address facility maintenance and expansion project needs.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Foster people development through mentoring and sharing knowledge with others.
• Identify major cost drivers within the machine maintenance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing.
• Confirm compliance with required certifications or reporting.
• Follow company rules and guidelines.

Requirements / Training And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A technical diploma or certification in electrical/mechanical engineering is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance and PLC Technician or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, including PLC inverters.
• A strong understanding of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• A flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• The ability to maintain a professional, positive attitude.
• The ability to successfully pass an e-Verify background check.
• Complete other duties/projects as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

Benefits offered the first of the month following 30 days of employment, include: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off (sick and vacation), 10 company holidays, 401(k) with company match, etc. Referral Rewards program.

Work Environment

The Maintenance and PLC Technician position works primarily on the manufacturing floor. Occupational health and safety practices are essential in manufacturing environments and all employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment when necessary.