PLC Automation Technician

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose cause of electronic or mechanical malfunctions using knowledge, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids
• Program and modify new and existing PLC programs
• Resolve and repair all system faults and anomalies associated with installation, operation, maintenance, and connectivity problems including changes, adjustments, and modifications to control code and standard operating parameters
• Write and debug PLC Logic and make recommendations for major corrective actions
• Obtain drawings, instructional manuals, and special procedures as needed from files or other sources. Make any additional sketches, diagrams, etc., as necessary
• Develop applications using Human Machine Interfaces
• Perform maintenance tasks to include repairing, planning, coordinating, and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment
• Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and manage waste reduction projects
• Communicate, coach, and train employees to continuously improve the team's ability to respond to equipment failures and loss of production

Qualifications

• Five or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Intermediate working knowledge level of PLC programming and automation
• Prior experience with high- and low-pressure compressors, chillers, water treatment, boilers is required
• Strong technical knowledge of compressed air systems (pneumatics), electrical systems, hydraulics and water processing
• Self-managed and efficient when performing work unsupervised
• Proficient computer navigation skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required
• Ability to foster and build a team
• Willing and able to train other mechanics; ability to adapt to other's learning styles is imperative

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits