PLC Systems Technician

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks.
• Maintain backup copies of PLC, HMI, and drive programs.
• Interpret anticipated problems due to malfunction of equipment control systems and initiate independent action required to remediate.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical failures in order to make necessary repairs using electrical schematics, ladder logic, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
• Perform regular maintenance on existing controls systems to ensure they remain in proper working order.
• Record and maintain a daily record of accomplishments.
• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs and installation of 110, 220, 480, single and 3 phase.
• Performs electrical maintenance, repairs and installation of low voltage control and communication wiring.
• Follow and maintain all OSHA safety standards in all tasks performed.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, mechanical circuits, and all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve uptime, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience (PLC Programming, Advanced Controls and Electrical Trouble Shooting) in a manufacturing environment, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-year degree or certificate (Engineering Technology) from a college or technical school (preferred).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (collectively 26 paid days off per year)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Career Development Support
• Employee Discount Program