PLC AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN MOTLEY PLANT

Essential Functions

• Inspects existing automated equipment and assesses performance in relation to standards.
• Troubleshoots issues and insufficiencies in performance and guides or performs adjustments.
• Advises management regarding equipment performance, and suggestions for equipment and process improvements.
• Supports maintenance and/or repair of equipment as needed.
• Confers with vendors, supervisor, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance and repair techniques.
• Enters information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Aids in the implementation and/or monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures location staff is trained to standards.
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to troubleshoot, maintain and install process controls systems.
• Operates equipment to demonstrate use of equipment and to analyze malfunctions.
• Determines feasibility of using standardized equipment and develops specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Acquires working knowledge of Trident’s warehouse management system (EAM) including the requisition and asset management experience.
• Tests faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with industrial controls/automation installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (500, 5000, Studio, Factory Talk View HMI, Power Flex).
• One year certificate in maintenance related field from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years’ experience with industrial automation troubleshooting, adapting and repair of food processing equipment.
• Experience calibrating weighing systems.

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (500, 5000, Studio, Factory Talk View HMI, Power Flex).
• Experience calibrating weighing systems.
• Experience with other PLC manufacturers.
• Experience with process measurement equipment calibration.
• Experience with network troubleshooting skills (Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP IP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of PLC system design, troubleshooting, programming, logic commands, software and hardware from a variety of PLC manufacturers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate process measurement equipment.
• Ability to adapt current PLC systems to changing plant needs.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills (Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP IP).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job employees will be exposed to warm humid environments as well as short term exposure to freezing temperatures.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Work Ability Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs. regularly, up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and quality benefits package.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Basic life and AD&D.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.
• Accrues vacation each pay period starting on first day of employment, up to 112 hours per year, and is eligible for up to 48 hours of sick leave per year, in accordance with company policy.